- 70
Cimier, Bamana, Mali
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Bamana
- Cimier
- haut. 48,5 cm
- 19 in
Cet élégant cimier ci-wara se distingue par le très beau jeu de courbes rythmant la composition complexe (associant la représentation stylisée de l'antilope hippotrague et du pangolin), et par la finesse de son exécution, la surface gravée de motif en chevrons. Ancienne et profonde patine d'usage, brillante sur les reliefs.
Provenance
Collecté en 1965 par Monsieur J.D., dans la région de Kangaba, pays Malinké, au sud de Bamako. Il est accompagné d'une photographie de terrain, prise lors de la collecte.
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Horns: old breaks (left back horn broken and glued) and missing parts (front horn and very end of the back horn).
"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
Il se rattache au style de la région de Bougouni (cf. Colleyn, 2002 : 231 - 233), dont il constitue - par la concentration des volumes et la tension des lignes - l'un des très beaux témoins.