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Eskimo Polychrome Wood Maskette
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
wearing a grimacing expression, with a hinged lower jar, tied with cotton twine, roughly carved with an open mouth inserted with wood pegs, high stacked cheek bones painted red, a deep overhanging brow line, and a painted coiffure in (remains of) black pigment.
Provenance
Collected at Good News Bay
Acquired 1923, Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, Smithsonian Institution, 12/899
Deaccessioned via exchange with Julius Carlebach, January 1945
Condition
Typical wear for its age but overall very good original condition. There a series of hairline cracks radiating from a wood plug in the left cheek. This appear to be an original insert.
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.