Lot 181
  • 181

Bouclier, Tutsi, Rwanda

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tutsi
  • Bouclier
  • haut. 68 cm
  • 26 3/4 in
la face convexe à l'ombilic conique projeté en avant, gravée de motifs en croissant et en chevrons disposés symétriquement, peints en aplats rouges et blancs sur fond d'épaisse patine brune, grumeleuse. Poignée sculptée à l'arrière dans la masse.

Provenance

Collection Lord McAlpine, Londres

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A triangular break (10 x 15 x 10 cm), repaired (adhesive). For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
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