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Rare tête, Bembé ou Bwendé, République du Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Rare tête, Bembé ou Bwendé
- tissus, pigments naturels, plastique, structure en bois
- haut. 40 cm
- 15 3/4 in
Provenance
collects
ée par Michel Debeuf, administrateur territorial belge, Léopoldville (Kinshasa), 1936
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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
cf. Reikat (2000 : n° 22 - 28) pour d'autres - rares - têtes Niombo conservées au musée ethnographique de Stockholm, envoyées au début du XXe siècle par les missions protestantes suédoises établies au Congo. A la puissance signifiée par le geste - la bouche ouverte soulignant, selon Farris Thompson, le rôle réservé au chef dans la communication avec les ancêtres (1981 : 61), s'ajoute la force de l'expression - le visage relevé, bouleversé par la tension des yeux et de la bouche.