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Poignée de chasse-mouches en ivoire, région du Kwango-Kasaï, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Poignée de chasse-mouches en ivoire, région du Kwango-Kasaï
- river horse teeth
- haut. 23 cm
- 9 in
Provenance
Collection Han Coray (1880-1974), Zurich, avant 1928 (inv. n° HC518)
Collection Hans et Henriette Coray, Zurich (inv. n° E140)
Collection privée européenne
Collection Hans et Henriette Coray, Zurich (inv. n° E140)
Collection privée européenne
Literature
Felix, White Gold Black Hands: Ivory sculpture in Congo, 2012, vol. III, p. 82 et 119, n° 091
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very old nuanced patina with a variety of light, yellow, dark and brown.
"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
Emblèmes d’autorité, les chasse-mouches dont le manche était sculpté en ivoire étaient l'apanage non seulement des chefs mais également, dans la région de l'Ukwango, des devins et des juges. Selon Marc Felix (White Gold, Black Hands: Ivory sculpture in Congo, vol.3, 2012, p. 118), "Il est difficile d'attribuer un ethnonyme à ce superbe objet [...] dont le geste des mains jointes sous le menton se retrouve si souvent dans l'Ukwango qu'il est devenu une sorte de symbole de la sculpture de cette région". Ce regalia d'une très grande rareté se distingue par la singularité de ses traits - notamment les oreilles dont la ligne rejoint la coiffe en diadème ornée au dos d'un motif en damier.