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Luba Shankadi Divination Scepter, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood, metal, hide (unable to be identified)
- Height: 11 3/4 in (29.9 cm)
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Anne and Jean-Pierre Jernander, Brussels
Quai - Lombrail, Paris, Collection Anne et Jean-Pierre Jernander, June 26, 1996, lot 11
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Anne and Jean-Pierre Jernander, Brussels
Quai - Lombrail, Paris, Collection Anne et Jean-Pierre Jernander, June 26, 1996, lot 11
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Exhibited
Museé Dapper, Paris, Luba: aux sources du Zaïre, November 25, 1993 - April 17, 1994; additional venue:
Etnografisch Museum, Antwerp, May 20 - September 4, 1994
Etnografisch Museum, Antwerp, May 20 - September 4, 1994
Literature
Marie-Louise Bastin, Introduction aux Arts d'Afrique Noire, Arnouville, 1984, p. 349, fig. 371
Marc Leo Felix, 100 People of Zaire and their Sculpture, 1987, p. 49, fig. 5 (line drawing)
Joseph Cornet, Zaïre: Peuples/Art/Culture, Anvers, 1989, p. 43
Francois Neyt, Luba: aux sources du Zaïre, Paris, 1993, p. 46
Marc Leo Felix, 100 People of Zaire and their Sculpture, 1987, p. 49, fig. 5 (line drawing)
Joseph Cornet, Zaïre: Peuples/Art/Culture, Anvers, 1989, p. 43
Francois Neyt, Luba: aux sources du Zaïre, Paris, 1993, p. 46
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Extensively rubbed and worn from use. Some metal tacks in coiffure lost, (wood underneath patinated). Loss to tip of coiffure on proper right side of the head. Minor hairline age cracks to right and left sides of the head. Underside is extensively worn down from use. Exceptionally fine glossy varied brown patina. Leather is dry and worn.
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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.