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Cuiller en ivoire, Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Léga
- Cuiller en ivoire
- long. 17 cm
- 6 2/3 in
kalukili, de très belle dimension, le cuilleron piriforme soutenu par un manche scindé en deux montants arqués ouvragés, la forme jouant sur les volumes stylisés du corps humain. Patine crème laissant apparaître la veinure de l'ivoire.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Anne et Jean-Pierre Jernander, Bruxelles
Collection A. et J.P. Jernander, Etude de Quay et Lombrail, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 26 juin 1996, n° 33
Collection A. et J.P. Jernander, Etude de Quay et Lombrail, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 26 juin 1996, n° 33
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A tiny chip at the right end of the handle summit.
"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 cuillers kalukili étaient utilisées dans le cadre de la société du Bwami et intervenaient dans les danses, portées sur l'épaule, caressées, ou encore utilisées occasionnellement pour nourrir un masque dans le rite nkunda (Biebuyck, 2002 : 196).