PF1208

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Lot 92
  • 92

Ensemble d'objets en ivoire, comprenant trois épingles à cheveux, Mangbetu, une cuiller, Boa, et six ornements d'oreilles, République Démocratique du Congo

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Ensemble d'objets en ivoire, comprenant trois épingles à cheveux, Mangbetu, une cuiller, Boa, et six ornements d'oreilles
  • Elephant, African, (Loxodonta Africana)
  • haut. 29 cm à 3 cm
  • 11 1/2 in to 1 in

Provenance

collects é par Charles Smets entre 1910 et 1914
Transmis par descendance
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."

Catalogue Note

A la très grande élégance des épingles à cheveux dont la tige s'épanouit en forme de disque plat, très finement ouvragé et poli, répond la force de la cuiller réservée aux initiés du Bwami, ayant conservé, à l'extrémité du manche, sa charge magico-religieuse.