Lot 42
  • 42

Poteau, Dayak, Kalimantan, Bornéo, Indonésie

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Poteau, Dayak, Kalimantan, Bornéo
  • haut. 179 cm
  • 70 1/2 in
hampatong, le personnage masculin au corps longiligne debout sur une courte base cylindrique, les bras croisés sur le torse. Grande délicatesse dans les traits resserrés du visage - petite bouche finement incisée, yeux mi-clos -, le front ample dominé par une coiffe en bourgeon maintenue par une frise ourlée. Les pieds digités vers l'intérieur épousent la courbe de la base. Bois dur et clair avec traces de lichen jaune. Numéro d'inventaire "25" inscrit à l'encre blanche sur l'arrière de la coiffe.




 



 

Provenance

Collecté par Maurice Bonnefoy dans les années 1970

Condition

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. 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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