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Hemba Divination Ensemble, mabwe lugullu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- wood, civet, land snail
Contains African Civet (civettictis civetta) hide, fur and hair and Giant African Land Snail (achatina fulica) shell.
Provenance
Julien A. Quackelbeen, Ghent
Sotheby's London, December 3, 1984, lot 196
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Sotheby's London, December 3, 1984, lot 196
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Excellent condition overall for an object of this rarity; minor chips on right earlobe and reverse of coiffure, as well as both lower arms, age cracks on proper right shoulder and behind right ear; fine reddish brown patina with highlights in dark pigment; surface cleaned with traces of encrustation remaining; the civet hide fragile.
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.