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Cheville anthropomorphe, probablement Kankanay, Îles du Luzon, Philippines
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Cheville anthropomorphe, probablement Kankanay, Îles du Luzon
- haut. 59 cm
- 23 1/4 in
Provenance
Alain Schoffel, Paris
Collection privée
Collection privée
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Surface eroded due to prolonged exposure to the elements, particularly on the proper right hand side.
"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
Habitant les hautes terres du Luzon septentrional, les Kankanay et les Ibaloy ornaient le cercueil des défunts importants de chevilles (pegs) à figuration anthropomorphe, qui en fixaient le couvercle à chaque extrémité. Appelées tinagtago (« comme un homme »), elles étaient considérées comme des figures protectrices (Solheim, 1959 : 126) et évoquaient les ancêtres, dans la position fœtale où les morts étaient enterrés. cf. Anderson (2010 : 158, n° 218) pour une cheville de cercueil d'ancienneté et de style très comparables.