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Fon Power Figure, Republic of Benin
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood, goat, african land snail, corn cob, mahogany seed pod
- Height: 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm)
incorporating Domestic Goat (Capra hircus) horns, Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) shell, Pod Mahogany (Afzelia quanzensis) seed and Corn (Zea mays) cob.
Provenance
Allan Stone, New York
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type, age, and materials. Exceptionally fine crusty layers of various ritually-applied materials. Old losses to top right side of the head which have been patinated over from extensive continued ritual use. Crusty materials stable with cracking, crumbling, chipping, and small losses. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, chips, and cracks. Aged blackened crusty patina to wood elements. Permanently fixed to spinning modern wood plinth.
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.