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Southeastern Wood Human Head Effigy, Spiro Phase, Caddoan Culture, Mississippian Period
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
wood, remains of green encrustation probably from (now missing) copper overlay.
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's New York, September 1990, lot 201
Distinguished Private Collection, acquired from the above
Distinguished Private Collection, acquired from the above
Condition
Good overall condition with obvious wear from history and age.
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.
Catalogue Note
Reference: Brose, Brown and Penney, 1985, p. 136, pl. 94; Hamilton, 1952, The Missouri Archeologist, October, vol. 14.