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Malangaan Mask, New Ireland
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Wood, animal hair,cloth and pigment,opercula shell
- Height: 14 in (35.5 cm)
the eyes inlaid with Turbo petholatus shell opercula.
Provenance
Allan Stone, New York
Condition
Good condition overall. Some crumbling and small losses to built-up white ridged chalk decoration in coiffure on one side. Small tears, fraying, and holes to textile elements. Minor worm holes to wood. Flaking and wear to polychrome. Openwork "earlobe" element on proper left side broken and glued. Some small breaks and separation in fiber framework. Barkcloth frayed around back edge. Wood element slightly separated from coiffure on proper left side. Fine aged surface with black, red, and white pigment.
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.