- 280
NSAPO FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Domestic Goat , mamba skin, African Civet & Money cowry
with domestic goat (Capra hircus) horn, sea heart (Entada gigas) shell, African civet (Civettictis civetta) hide and fur, common mamba (Dendreoaspis augusticeps) skin, cowrie (Cypraea moneta) shell, and dried gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) attached.
Provenance
Reportedly acquired prior to World War II and subsequently in an East German collection
Sotheby's New York, November 18, 1997, lot 22
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Sotheby's New York, November 18, 1997, lot 22
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. The gourd broken and repaired. Some attachments loose. Losses to fur on civet hide. Some fibers broken or unravelling. Small chip to proper right eyebrow. Nicks, scratches, small chips and abrasions throughout. Fine medium brown patina with encrustations. Metal oxidized
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.