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Très beau cimier, Ekoi / Boki, Nigeria
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Très beau cimier, Ekoi / Boki
- bois, cuir, coton, métal, fibre végétale
- haut. 34 cm
- 13 1/3 in
Provenance
collects
ion Helmut Zake, Heidelberg
Ancienne collects
ion Dr. Helga Redlich, Gelsenkirchen-Buer
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. As visible in the catalogue illustration the metal of the left eye is missing. Some cracks to the animal hide.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
Superbe contraste entre la force de la tête animale - accentuée par le gainage de cuir et les crocs encadrant la mâchoire - et l'exceptionnel raffinement de la coiffe en tiare.
Utilisé lors des cérémonies funéraires de la société Ekpe, dans la région de la Cross River, ce cimier constitue l'un des plus beaux du type. Ancienne patine d'usage. cf. Brill (1969, n°38) pour un cimier comparable dans la collects ion William W. Brill.