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Masque, Kuba, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Kuba
- Masque
- Wood, vegetal fiber, cowry shell (not cites)
- haut. 31,5 cm (avec la coiffe)
- 12 1/2 in
Provenance
Acquis in situ par le Dr. Paul Briart (1860-1920) entre 1891 et 1893, lors de l'expédition Delcommune
Transmis par descendance
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Very good condition overall.Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Headdress in very good condition.
"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
Ce masque ngaady mwaash, représentant une entité féminine et dansé lors de fêtes initiatiques, se distingue par la superbe finesse de sa paroi et par la beauté de son décor polychrome, traditionnellement composé de registres de motifs géométriques.
Kuba mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
This ngaady mwaash mask depicting a female entity, which was danced with at initiation celebrations, stands out for the superb refinement of its facade and its beautiful polychromatic decoration, traditionally composed from geometric patterns in registers.