YORUBA DIVINATION BOWL, NIGERIA

YORUBA DIVINATION BOWL, NIGERIA

Wood
Height: 10 ½ in (26.7 cm)

Condition Report:
Good condition for an object of this age and type. Repaired breaks to the bowl, and losses to some of its edges, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. Insect damage in places, including to the face and arm of one figure, and to one side of the bowl and the plinth; a shallow burn mark on the opposite side of the bowl. Some areas of surface damage have been tinted to match the overall color of the object. Some age cracks in places, including to the plinth and to both hands of one of the figures. Exceptionally fine glossy dark brown patina overall, with areas of encrustation. Has base.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Margaret Webster Plass, Philadelphia

Drs John and Nicole Dintenfass, New York, acquired from the above in 1976 or 1977

Steven Morris, New York, acquired from the above

Sidney and Bernice Clyman, Scarsdale, acquired from the above on September 30, 2008