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Asmat Ceremonial Dance Costume, Irian Jaya
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- feathers, fiber, wood
- Height: 26 in (66 cm) not including hanging grass attachments
decorated with the secondary flight feathers of a Royal Spoonbill (Platelea regia).
Provenance
Maureen Zarember, New York
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on November 8, 1981
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on November 8, 1981
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and material. Very minor losses in woven elements. Hanging grass element dry and very fragile with some losses. Some fibers frayed and unraveling. Aged surface to wood elements, and dry red and white pigment throughout.
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.