Cameroon Grassfields, Kingdom of Bamum: a beautiful, old bangle made of ivory.
A large bangle evidently made from very old ivory, created in a shape typical of the Grassfields of Cameroon (North West Cameroon) and especially characteristic of jewellery from the old Kingdom of Bamum: thick, heavy and strongly curving outwards. The ivory from which the bangle is made clearly shows visible signs of its age: with a strong, honey-coloured patina on the outside (ivory naturally darkens with time) and with a dark brown patina on the inside through protracted use, as well as a beautiful, old craquelure along both edges. A magnificent, large and old piece. Excellent patina and traces of usage. No damage. Diameter: 6 cm to 6.2 cm (on the inside); 10.5 cm (on the outside). Around 1900. (ME) ASA
Provenance:
According to information of the consignor, purchased in 1985 in Fumban, the former capital city of the Kingdom of Bamum; now: Austria private collection.
Lit.:
'Afrika im Schmuck' by Angela Fisher, p. 80, ill. 6.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
09.06.2016 - 17:00
- Prezzo realizzato: **
-
EUR 1.375,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
-
EUR 700,-
Cameroon Grassfields, Kingdom of Bamum: a beautiful, old bangle made of ivory.
A large bangle evidently made from very old ivory, created in a shape typical of the Grassfields of Cameroon (North West Cameroon) and especially characteristic of jewellery from the old Kingdom of Bamum: thick, heavy and strongly curving outwards. The ivory from which the bangle is made clearly shows visible signs of its age: with a strong, honey-coloured patina on the outside (ivory naturally darkens with time) and with a dark brown patina on the inside through protracted use, as well as a beautiful, old craquelure along both edges. A magnificent, large and old piece. Excellent patina and traces of usage. No damage. Diameter: 6 cm to 6.2 cm (on the inside); 10.5 cm (on the outside). Around 1900. (ME) ASA
Provenance:
According to information of the consignor, purchased in 1985 in Fumban, the former capital city of the Kingdom of Bamum; now: Austria private collection.
Lit.:
'Afrika im Schmuck' by Angela Fisher, p. 80, ill. 6.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
|
Hotline dell'acquirente
lun-ven: 10.00 - 17.00
kundendienst@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 200 |
| Asta: | Tribal Art - Africa |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 09.06.2016 - 17:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 04.06. - 09.06.2016 |
** Prezzo d’acquisto comprensivo dei diritti d’asta acquirente e IVA
Non è più possibile effettuare un ordine di acquisto su Internet. L'asta è in preparazione o è già stata eseguita.