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Chokwe Ivory prestige Tobacco Mortar surmounted by the cihongo mask, Angola
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- hippopotamus ivory
Made of Hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) tooth.
Provenance
Pinto Collection, Paris and New York
Condition
Good condition overall; vertical age cracks on front and reverse as seen on photographs; fine cream colored surface, partially cleaned with residue remaining on the inside of the mortar, plug and in the features of the mask, leather band fragile, patina.
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.
Catalogue Note
Chokwe ivory sculpture is exceedingly rare. For another closely related tobacco mortar in ivory surmounted by the cihongo mask, symbol of wealth and power, see the catalog of the exhibition Réceptacles at the Musée Dapper in Paris and the discussion by Marie-Louise Bastin in Falgayrettes-Leveau (1997: 128). For a second example see Bastin (1982: 218, cat. 137).