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Songye Male Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- glossy snake skin, wood
- Height: 7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm)
with attachment made of Purple-Glossed Snake (Amblyodipsas) skin.
Provenance
Reportedly collected in a village between Kabalo and Kongolo on the Lualaba River in November 1972
Lawson Mooney, Montauban
Harold Gray, Washington, D.C., acquired from the above on May 27, 1977
Lawson Mooney, Montauban
Harold Gray, Washington, D.C., acquired from the above on May 27, 1977
Literature
Kenneth Adelman (adv.), African Arts, Vol. IX, no. 3, April 1976, p. 70
Kenneth Adelman (adv.), African Arts, Vol. X, no. 3, April 1977, p. 83
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy I. Nooter, African Art in American Collections, Washington, 1989, p. 465, no. 1197
Kenneth Adelman (adv.), African Arts, Vol. X, no. 3, April 1977, p. 83
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy I. Nooter, African Art in American Collections, Washington, 1989, p. 465, no. 1197
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks nicks and scratches consistent with age and handling. Minor age crack to back and another at back top proper right of head. Hole in top of head for magical charge. Pointed umbilical charge is metal. Exceptionally fine glossy dark reddish brown patina with remains of red, black, and crusty white pigment.
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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.