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MASQUE, BAMANA, MALI |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 52,5 cm ; 20 11/16 in
Provenance
Michel Huguenin, Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1985
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1985
Exhibited
Amiens, Chapelle de la Visitation, Arts et peuples du Mali, 23 avril - 3 mai 1994
Le Mans, Carré Plantagenêt, musée d'archéologie et d'histoire, Masques d'Afrique, 12 mai - 29 août 2010
Le Mans, Carré Plantagenêt, musée d'archéologie et d'histoire, Masques d'Afrique, 12 mai - 29 août 2010
Literature
Ndiaye, Arts et peuples du Mali, 1994, p. 58, n° 67
Joubert et Rivière, Masques d'Afrique, 2010, p. 42 et 91, n° 36
Joubert et Rivière, Masques d'Afrique, 2010, p. 42 et 91, n° 36
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Exceptional multilayered and encrusted brown patina on the face. To the reverse of the mask there is one small open crack stabilized with an old staple. There is a small hole where material was taken for a sample and there is minor insect damage to the bottom.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."