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Statuette, Bembe, République du Congo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Statuette, Bembe
- wood
- haut. 14 cm
- 5 1/2 in
Provenance
Yann Ferrandin, Paris
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Condition
Very good condition overall. Minor marks, scratches, small chips and losses consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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
Les statuettes biteki, à l'origine vêtues d'un pagne (cf. lot n° 13) et dotées d'une charge bilongo "assurant leur pouvoir contre les maléfices des sorciers et des esprits malveillants (Felix, Art & Kongos, 1985, p. 196) expriment, dans leur gestuelle et leurs attributs, les facultés protectrices et thérapeutiques qui leurs sont conférées. Tandis que cette effigie masculine tenant fusil et couteau est destinée à la protection de la chasse, la gestuelle des mains posées sur les seins (lot n° 20) exprime la dévotion, et la bouteille-calebasse tenue dans la main droite de la statuette (lot n° 19), "annonce ses dons de guérisseuse et son rôle dans la maîtrise des problèmes sociaux (Farris Thompson in Falgayrettes-Leveau, Le geste Kôngo, 2002, p. 65).