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Labret, Surma , Ethiopie
Estimate
600 - 900 EUR
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Description
- Labret, Surma
- long. 17 cm
- 6 1/2 in
Le plateau semi-circulaire à bord mouluré est animé sur une face par un ombilic saillant. Belle patine blond naturel.
Les femmes Gurma portaient autrefois cet ornement labial inséré dans la lèvre inférieure.
Les femmes Gurma portaient autrefois cet ornement labial inséré dans la lèvre inférieure.
Provenance
Collection Angela Fisher, Londres
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 249
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consitent with age and use within the culture. Thin stable crack on the plate. Minor old losses along the internal edge.
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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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 statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.