Coupe double, Îles Tami, Golfe Huon, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. One side of the cup broken and glued.
"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.
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Si les coupes figurent parmi les objets les plus caractéristiques du style Tami, celle-ci se distingue par sa forme exceptionnelle à double réceptacles. Le décor sculpté, à l'agencement symétrique, souligne la tension des courbes : s'achevant sur le dessous par deux têtes de mariam et, à chaque extrémité, par un personnage émergeant en haut relief, à la pose frontale classique. La profonde patine sombre est mise en valeur par les rehauts de kaolin dans les creux.