Rotse (also Barotse or Lozi), Zambia: A food bowl in the form of tortoise. With lid.
The Rotse, also called Barotse or Lozi, live in western Zambia, by the upper reaches of the Zambezi River. They are known for their carved objects for daily use (neckrests, spoons, bowls, containers, etc.). The imaginatively designed food bowls of the Rotse are well-known. The present food container is shaped in the form of an entire tortoise. Carved from a single piece of light-coloured, hard wood and dyed black. The lid is incorporated into the tortoise shell. With good usage patina. No damage. First half to mid-20th century; h: 20 cm, L: 58 cm, W: 30 cm. (ME)
Provenance: German private collection.
Lit.: ‘The Tribal Arts of Africa’ by Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, p. 201, ill. 10; ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 524; ‘African Art in American Collections’ by Robbins & Nooter, ill. 1424.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 750.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,200.- to EUR 1,800.-
Rotse (also Barotse or Lozi), Zambia: A food bowl in the form of tortoise. With lid.
The Rotse, also called Barotse or Lozi, live in western Zambia, by the upper reaches of the Zambezi River. They are known for their carved objects for daily use (neckrests, spoons, bowls, containers, etc.). The imaginatively designed food bowls of the Rotse are well-known. The present food container is shaped in the form of an entire tortoise. Carved from a single piece of light-coloured, hard wood and dyed black. The lid is incorporated into the tortoise shell. With good usage patina. No damage. First half to mid-20th century; h: 20 cm, L: 58 cm, W: 30 cm. (ME)
Provenance: German private collection.
Lit.: ‘The Tribal Arts of Africa’ by Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, p. 201, ill. 10; ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 524; ‘African Art in American Collections’ by Robbins & Nooter, ill. 1424.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |
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