Poulie de métier à tisser, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire

Good condition overall, wear consistent with age and use within the culture: patinated loss to the tip of the nose; a small open crack to the proper right hand side of the head; glossy black patina with some losses, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."

Portant à son apogée l'expression de la beauté en pays Guro, la remarquable dynamique des formes joue sur le rythme serré des courbes tendues, accentué par le dessin anguleux des parures. Chaque angle de vue, traité avec une égale attention, amplifie dans le mouvement des lignes la majesté de la tête. Le visage étroit, dont le profil dessine une longue ligne sinueuse, se distingue par la délicatesse des traits résumés à leurs lignes essentielles. Très belle patine nuancée, sombre et grumeleuse, brun rouge sur les parties sollicitées.