Lot 112
  • 112

Cuiller anthropomorphe, Igorrot, Philippines

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Igorrot
  • Cuiller anthropomorphe
  • haut. 22 cm
  • 8 2/3 in
A la rondeur de l'assise répond la plénitude émanant du personnage, la pose architecturée parfaitement équilibrée par le libre jeu des proportions. L'homme tournant le dos à l'ouverture du réceptacle comme pour se détacher de sa fonction usuelle et l'abstraction du visage résumé à l'ébauche des traits ajoutent à la poésie de l'œuvre. Très belle patine nuancée, grumeleuse à l'intérieur du cuilleron et brillante sur les parties manipulées.

Provenance

Jacques Kerchache, Paris
Collection particulière, Paris

Condition

very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Hairline stabilized opened crack (5 cm long) on the bowl.
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