- 80
Cimier, Bamana, Mali
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Bamana
- Cimier
- haut. 85 cm
- 33 1/2 in
ci-wara, d'une belle élégance, le schéma horizontal animé par un très beau jeu de plans et de lignes tendues, le visage décoré de motifs géométriques finement gravés. A la composition triangulaire du visage répond le dessin des longues cornes torsadées naissant d'une base commune. Très belle patine brun nuancé sur le visage, grumeleuse sur les cornes.
Provenance
Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Old beautiful and visible restoration on the base of the horns.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Les cimiers-antilopes célèbrent au sein de la société Ci-wara l'union mythique entre le soleil et la terre, tout en stimulant l'ardeur des jeunes cultivateurs.
Ce bel exemplaire se rattache au style de la région de Bamako ou du Beledugu (cf. Colleyn, 2002 : 224-226). Il se distingue par la force et l'élégance de sa conception cubiste et par la rareté de son type, l'antilope ici résumée à la seule représentation de la tête (cf. Colleyn, 2002 : 223, fig. 211).