- 47
Masque, Bamana, Mali
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bamana
- Masque
- wood
- haut. 21 cm
- 8 1/4 in
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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
Le Sula est le plus rare des masques du Korè - initiation par laquelle passera tout jeune homme Bamana, "symboliquement 'tué au Korè' pour ressusciter en tant qu'adulte" (Colleyn, 2009, p. 28). Portés par certains initiés à l'issue de leur retraite, ces masques incarnent l'animal - hyène, lion, singe (comme ici) - identifiant la classe d'âge à laquelle ces derniers auront été affectés.
L'élégance du petit visage aux formes épurées, la beauté du décor géométrique et de la patine nuancée expriment avec force l'esthétique des masques du Korè. Son style l'apparente à la région de Koulikoro. Voir Colleyn (2002, p. 110, n° 89) pour un masque de type comparable dans la collection Feldman.
L'élégance du petit visage aux formes épurées, la beauté du décor géométrique et de la patine nuancée expriment avec force l'esthétique des masques du Korè. Son style l'apparente à la région de Koulikoro. Voir Colleyn (2002, p. 110, n° 89) pour un masque de type comparable dans la collection Feldman.