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Cross River Headdress, possibly Widekum, Nigeria
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- wood, red-flanked duiker
Contains Red-flanked Duiker (cephalophus rufilatus) skin.
Provenance
Charles Davis, New Orleans
Joni and Richard Watson, New Orleans, aquired from the above in the 1980s
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Joni and Richard Watson, New Orleans, aquired from the above in the 1980s
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
William A. Fagaly, Shapes of Power, Belief and Celebration: African Art from New Orleans Collections, New Orleans, 1989, cat. 88
Condition
Good condition overall for an object of this type; skin ripped in several places including both ears, outside corners of the eyes, and on forehead and below chin, with restoration on forehead, as seen on photographs; fiber base and rope coiffure loose and stabilized with thread; eyes inset with lead, partially corroded; fine aged patina with areas of encrustation.
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.