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Tambour, Fleuve Ramu, Bas Sepik, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Tambour, Fleuve Ramu, Bas Sepik
- haut. 62 cm
- 24 1/2 in
Provenance
Father Einemans, Mission catholique, Wewak, collects
é en 1966
collects ion C. et J. Lénars, Paris
collects ion C. et J. Lénars, Paris
Condition
Good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. One thin open crack to the rear of the drum. Drum-skin in fine condition. Overall dark patina with pigments, contrasting with the softly worn caramel coloured surface of the handle.
"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
en forme classique de sablier, parfait.mes nt équilibré, orné d'un décor incisé complexe représentant dans la partie inférieure la gueule ouverte d'un crocodile, la poignée très délicat.mes nt sculptée de deux têtes d'oiseaux aux becs enroulés, la membrane en peau de reptile intacte. cf. Meyer (1995 : 197, n° 206) pour un tambour très comparable, et Peltier et Morin (2006 : 336) pour un autre dans les collects ions du musée Barbier-Mueller (n° inv. 4099-34), provenant de la même collects ion.