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Masque, Ibibio, Nigeria
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Ibibio
- Masque
- haut. 27 cm
- 10 1/2 in
idiok ekpo, le visage marqué par la puissance de la bouche ouverte sur trois dents massives taillées en pointes. Belle opposition entre l'expressivité de la bouche et l'équilibre de la sculpture, les yeux aux paupières lourdes bordés de chéloïdes temporales, le front orné d'un bandeau natté. Il a conservé son mord de portage. Epaisse patine sombre, brillante, rehaussée de rouge sur les lèvres.
Provenance
Collection Christina et Rolf Miehler, Munich
Literature
Reproduit dans:
Karl F. Schaedler, Afrikanische Kunst Von der Frühzeit bis heute, 1997 : 186, fig. 115
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Damage to the inside edge, the left ear broken, missing. Losses around the mask. For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
"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."