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Bouclier, Asmat, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Asmat
- Bouclier
- haut. 183 cm
- 72 in
Provenance
Loed Van Bussel, Amsterdam
collects ion privée
collects ion privée
Condition
Please refer to the department, + 33 1 53 05 52 67, alexis.maggiar@sothebys.com
"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
Taillé dans un bois très dur, ce grand bouclier oblong, cintré en partie supérieure, présente une face gravée et peinte de motifs curvilignes et rectangulaires champlevés. Une poignée est creusée au dos dans l'épaisseur du bois. Les boucliers Asmat de ce type étaient sculptés à l'occasion de la "fête des boucliers", préludant généralement une expédition de chasse aux têtes. Pour des exemples comparables, voir Craig et Beran, 2005 : p.162, fig. 6.6-6.8.