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Charme, Sakalava, Madagascar
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Sakalava
- Charme
- haut. 17 cm
- 6 2/3 in
Provenance
Collection Lawrence Sunde (1910-1979), Copenhague
Collection privée
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very refined work of the beads and bindings visible on the reverse.
"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
Ce rare et ancien charme ody, porté en bandoulière par les hommes, était réalisé par un "magicien" et considéré comme un don des ancêtres visant à le protéger des forces surhumaines (Faulbée, 1946). Les trois cornes gravées et le fin perlage multicolore lui conféraient sa puissance. Voir Faulbée (idem, p. 108) pour le dessin d'un charme comparable. Il illustrera le prochain ouvrage de Bertrand Goy, Les Arts Anciens de Madagascar (ed. 5 Continents).