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Oracle à friction, Dengese/Kuba, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Oracle à friction, Dengese/Kuba
- haut. 25 cm
- 9 3/4 in
Provenance
Acquis de BVBA Ethnic Art, Sint-Martens-Latem
Condition
Good condition overall, wear consistent with age and use within the culture: age crack along the geometric body; age crack on the back of the headdress; the round friction piece heavily worn. Fine lustrous dark brown patina with residue.
"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. 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 statement made by Sotheby'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
Dans un mouvement prolongeant la courbe du corps aux lignes épurées, le visage relevé semble sonder la voix des ancêtres, dont le devin appelle les conseils. Superbe patine sombre, luisante, nuancée sur la surface sollicitée. Il a conservé son frottoir.
cf. Wardwell, (1986 : 116, n° 53b), pour un oracle à friction itombwa très comparable, collecté par Léo Frobenius dans le Kasaï entre 1904 et 1906.