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Pendentif et bracelet en ivoire, Lobi, Burkina Faso
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Lobi
- Pendentif et bracelet en ivoire
- haut. a) 20,5 cm et b) 15 cm
- a) 8 in and b) 6 in
Provenance
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Beautiful encrusted honey patina.
A: Both sides of the tip/'base' of the pendant broken and glued - as visible in the catalogue illustration -, probably repaired. B: Good condition overall; small cracks and tiny chips.
"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, de très beau volume, la nervure médiane en haut relief se prolongeant sur le "pied" balustre triangulaire. Selon Bognolo (2007 : 135), cet ornement est "considéré comme le plus puissant des pendentifs de Bàbà - objet de protection que seuls les grands chasseurs teésé, fondateurs de la branche mère du culte, pouvaient arborer".