TETE OKVIK EN IVOIRE
OKVIK IVORY HEAD
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
TETE OKVIK EN IVOIRE OKVIK IVORY HEAD

OLD BERING SEA, AMÉRIQUE DU NORD

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TETE OKVIK EN IVOIRE
OKVIK IVORY HEAD
Old Bering Sea, Amérique du Nord
Hauteur: 8 cm. (3¼ in.)
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Cf. Hooper, S., Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, vol.II, Pacific, African and Native North American Art, London, 1997, fig.176 pour un torse au visage comparable à cette tête.
Bien que l'on ne connaisse pas la fonction de ce type de statuette, certainement réalisée entre 200 avant J-C et 100 après J-C, le visage aux traits particulièrement stylisés rappelle de façon frappante l'oeuvre d'Amedeo Modigliani.

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