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Masque kpelie, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Masque kpelie, Sénufo
- wood
- haut. 33 cm
- 13 in
Provenance
Acquis in situ par Karl-Heinz Krieg à Siempurgo, dans la région de Boundiali, nord de la Côte d'Ivoire, ca. 1964
Transmis par descendance
Inscrit à l'encre blanche à l'intérieur du masque: "M18/64 Kpélié. Senufo E.K. v. Syempurgo östl Boundiali. Krieg"
Transmis par descendance
Inscrit à l'encre blanche à l'intérieur du masque: "M18/64 Kpélié. Senufo E.K. v. Syempurgo östl Boundiali. Krieg"
Exhibited
Hambourg, Hamburgisches Museum für Volkerkunde, Kunst und Religion bei den Gbato-Senufo, 1981; Offenbach, Deutsches Ledermuseum, 1982; Stuttgart, Linden-Museum, 1982
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The two upper lateral projecting elements broken and glued. Very beautiful old patina with small white scattered accretions. Reverse with losses to edges. Inventory number written in white inside proper right side "M18/64 Kpélié. Senufo E.K. v. Syempurgo östl Boundiali. Krieg"
"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."