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Flûte, Kassena, Burkina Faso
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Kassena
- Flûte
- haut. 38 cm
- 15 in
Provenance
William Wright, New York
collects ion Thomas G.B. Wheelock, New York
collects ion Thomas G.B. Wheelock, New York
Exhibited
Exposition:
Center for African Art, New York, Wild Spirits, Strong Medicine, 10 mai - 20 août 1989
Center for African Art, New York, Wild Spirits, Strong Medicine, 10 mai - 20 août 1989
Literature
Publications:
Anderson & Kreamer, Wild Spirits, Strong Medecine, 1989 : 118, n° 74
Roy & Wheelock, Land of Flying Masks, 2007, n° 430
Anderson & Kreamer, Wild Spirits, Strong Medecine, 1989 : 118, n° 74
Roy & Wheelock, Land of Flying Masks, 2007, n° 430
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Arms intact. Traces of motifs to the bottom section. Very fine encrusted patina.
"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
La dynamique de l'œuvre - rythmée par l'épure progressive de la forme – est accentuée par le jeu subtil du décor linéaire. Exceptionnelle patine d'usage aux nuances de cuir, la gravure disparaissant sous la matière - caractéristique les flûtes les plus anciennes. Elle accompagnait chez les Kassena les évènements associés à la fertilité.
Kassena flute, Burkina Faso
The dynamism of this flute is accentuated by the subtle play of the linear decoration. This flute has an exceptional patina that shows considerable signs of use, with the incised motifs concealed in places by the layers of surface encrustation. This sort of patina is a characteristic feature of archaic Kassena flutes, which were used during fertility rites