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Très beau masque, Bobo, Burkina-Faso
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bobo
- Très beau masque
- wood
- haut. 60 cm
- 23 2/3 in
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Two holes on the left side of the skull. Losses to the edges.
"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
A la conception minimaliste du visage - face épannelée, traits résumés à leur schéma géométrique - répond la force des volumes projetés dans l'espace et la puissante dynamique engendrée par la rencontre de l'axe vertical médian et des bras/cornes déployés au sommet. Bois dur et profonde patine d'usage, brun clair, croûteuse par endroits.
S'ajoute la très grande rareté du type : en effet, selon Le Moal (1980 : 210), les masques Bobo ne sont généralement pas surmontés d'une figurine. cf. Roy (1987 : 341, n° 296) pour l'un des très rares autres masques Bobo dont la superstructure ne se décline pas en cornes ou en motifs abstraits, mais représente un cavalier.