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Bouclier d'archer, Région de Lumi, Monts Torricelli, Province du Sepik de l'Ouest, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier d'archer, Région de Lumi, Monts Torricelli, Province du Sepik de l'Ouest
- wood
- haut. 111 cm
- 43 7/8 in
Provenance
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève
Collection privée
Collection privée
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Old and tiny losses to the exceptional fine thick and encrusted black patina. The original attachment is preserved to the back.
"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
Portés sur l'épaule par les archers, au moyen de lanières en écorce (ici conservées), les boucliers des populations vivant sur les monts Torricelli, dans la région de Lumi, demeurent aussi rares que peu documentés. A la beauté de la forme, mise en valeur par la patine noire de suie, s'ajoute l'élégance du décor champlevé, à motifs en spirales caractéristiques. Voir Coupaye (in Peltier et Morin, Ombres de Nouvelle-Guinée, 2006, p. 358) pour un bouclier comparable dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller.