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Bâton de danse, Zulu/Tsonga, Afrique du Sud
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bâton de danse, Zulu/Tsonga
- Wood
- haut. 46,5 cm
- 18 1/3 in
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very beautiful old dark 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. 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 motif amasumpa sculpté en très haut relief sur le fût permet selon toute vraisemblance d'attribuer ce bâton de danse, de type Tsonga, à un artiste originaire du royaume Zulu. Voir Klopper (2007, p. 86, n° 30) pour un emblème également très élaboré et à l'iconographie comparable, désigné par l'auteur comme Zulu/Tsonga.