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Lumbo Charm, Gabon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Provenance
Reportedly Major General Harry Hill Bandholtz (1864-1925), Constantine, Michigan
Private collection, Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Private collection, Nova Scotia, Canada, acquired from the above
Michael Auliso, San Francisco, acquired from the above
Lance and Roberta Entwistle, London, acquired from the above
Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Tenafly, New Jersey, acquired from the above on October 19, 2011
Private collection, Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Private collection, Nova Scotia, Canada, acquired from the above
Michael Auliso, San Francisco, acquired from the above
Lance and Roberta Entwistle, London, acquired from the above
Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Tenafly, New Jersey, acquired from the above on October 19, 2011
Literature
Lance and Roberta Entwistle (adv.), Tribal Art, vol. XIV: 4, no. 57, Autumn 2010, p. 9
Heinrich Schweizer, Visions of Grace: 100 Masterpieces from the Collection of Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Milan, 2014, p. 156, cat. 61
Heinrich Schweizer, Visions of Grace: 100 Masterpieces from the Collection of Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Milan, 2014, p. 156, cat. 61
Condition
Excellent condition overall, wear consistent with age and use within the traditional context. General marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions. One or two very fine hairline age cracks. Exceptionally fine rubbed glossy dark brown patina.
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
Schweizer (2014: 157) notes: "Among the Lumbo, long hair was believed to be a sign of miraculous powers, a symbolism also reflected in carved cowry necklaces. The motif of a drummer is exceptionally rare and musical performance was directly linked to ritual interaction with the spirit world. Little charms like the one from the Malcolm Collection were amulets believed to provide spiritual aid in situations of crisis. A closely related charm is in the collection of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, Norwich (inv. no. UEA 242)."