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MASQUE, GURO, CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
估價
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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描述
- wood
- haut. 34 cm ; 13 3/8 in
Masque, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
來源
Collection privée, France, acquis ca. 1980
Condition
Very good condition overall. Open crack at the rear of the headdress. Beautiful light brown patina with remains of kaolin.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Le masque gu représente, dans la pensée Guro, une belle femme chantant les louanges de sa contrepartie masculine, et protège les jeunes épouses contre toute malveillance de la part de leur belle-famille. La coiffure et les délicates scarifications témoignent du statut social élévé de la jeune femme ici représentée. Ce masque illustre magnifiquement la beauté idéale telle que les Guro la concevaient et la signifiaient dans leurs masques gu.