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Naga Headdress, Nagaland, India
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- wood, antelope, human hair, water buffalo, horse
- Height of woven cap: 8 in (20.3 cm)
the woven cap decorated with Himalayan Serow Antelope (Capricornis thar) horns, Domesticated Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) horn, Domesticated Horse (Equus caballus) hair, and Human (Homo sapiens) hair.
Provenance
Maureen Zarember, New York
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on April 25, 1982
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on April 25, 1982
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type, age, and material. The buffalo horn with patches of abrasion. Antelope horns with age cracks. Some fiber elements loose, fraying, or unraveling. Horn attachments loose. Some losses to tufts of hair. Aged surface with residue.
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.