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Pendentif en ivoire, Lobi et bracelet en ivoire, Gurunsi, Burkina Faso
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Pendentif en ivoire, Lobi et bracelet en ivoire, Gurunsi
- haut. a) 20,5 cm et b) 15,5 cm
- a) 8 in and b) 6 in
Provenance
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A: Very good condition overall. Excellent nuanced honey patina to the reverse. B: Very good condition overall. Tiny chips to the reverse.
"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. komé, à très belle patine d'usage, claire sur la face externe, brun rouge sur la face interne incurvée. b. gungulu, à forme incurvée concave et ouverture circulaire. Portés sur le haut des bras par les femmes, ces bracelets servaient aussi à éloigner les esprits maléfiques.