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Cimier, Ekoi/Ejagham, région de la Cross River , Nigeria
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Cimier, Ekoi/Ejagham, région de la Cross River
- haut. 31 cm
- 12 1/5 in
Condition
Please refer to the department, + 33 1 53 05 52 67, alexis.maggiar@sothebys.com
"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
Porté par un homme dans le cadre des puissantes associations de guerriers ou de sociétés d'initiations, ce cimier - d'une qualité remarquable - offre une vision des plus saisissantes de la beauté féminine. Au réalisme de la tête recouverte de peau et à la violence de l'expression répondent la finesse des modelés et l'exceptionnelle élaboration des signes de beauté arrangés par la main de l'homme : coiffure d'une grande complexité, dents limées, scarifications et rares tatouages évoquant les anciens pictogrammes utilisés par les initiés de la société ngbe.