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LOBI IVORY PENDANT, BURKINA FASO
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- african elephant ivory
thungbubiel, made of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) tusk.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, November 11, 2004, lot 69
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Very good condition overall for an object of this type and age. Hairline cracks throughout. Proper left point of bottom element chipped as seen in photographs (overpatinated). Wear and tear from traditional use. Exceptionally fine gold-brown patina.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. Meyer (1981: 178, figure 250) for a related pendant.