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Statue zoomorphe, Yoruba, Nigeria
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Yoruba
- Statue zoomorphe
- haut. 34 cm
- 13 1/3 in
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A small hole to the underside of the base between the rear legs. Tops of the ears slightly broken, some chips and losses to the surface, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Dense encrusted patina with several traces of red, blue and white pigments.
"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 dehors de l'univers Kongo, la représentation du chien est très rare dans les arts africains. Selon Beier (1994 : 11) ces statues d'autel sont liées, dans le panthéon Yoruba, au culte de la divinité Shango. Elles représentent "Lube yemi", un chien qui échappa à l'emprise du dieu du fer Ogun afin de vivre avec son ami Shango, divinité du tonnerre et des éclairs. cf. Maurer (1991 : 52, n° 17) pour une autre statue de chien Yoruba, offrant une même vigueur de pose et de sculpture, dans la collects ion de l'artiste Willy Mestach.