Lot 133
  • 133

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."

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.