Once in a lifetime auction of African Art to be offered for public auction from the Rosen Collection!

Many of the articles in this auction from the Rosen collection are documented with explanations of their purpose(s) to the people of Ghana in the “Emblems of Power Asafo Flags from Ghana” By Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. To purchase a copy of this book, please email our offices at info@aarauctions.com

Payment must be completed by Friday, February 20 by 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, February 25 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
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Once in a lifetime auction of African Art to be offered for public auction from the Rosen Collection!

Many of the articles in this auction from the Rosen collection are documented with explanations of their purpose(s) to the people of Ghana in the “Emblems of Power Asafo Flags from Ghana” By Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. To purchase a copy of this book, please email our offices at info@aarauctions.com

Payment must be completed by Friday, February 20 by 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, February 25 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
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Asafo Militia flag depicting three members of the No. 1 Asafo Company carrying a rifle, drum and sword, respectively, as they confront a rival Company. The No.1 Company appears to be offering a bowl and pot to their rivals as symbols of peaceful intent. Messages: We don’t give up, and we are proud of how far we have come. Although we come in peace, don’t be fooled, as we are prepared for war. Proverb: Yabaan Ramayaaban (We have come and we are sure we have come). The canton is the Ghana national flag. Appliquéd figures hand sewn with embroidered details. Cotton textile. 59in. X 45.5in. Exhibited Free Library of Philadelphia Gallery, 2013.

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Asafo Militia flag depicting three members of the No. 1 Asafo Company carrying a rifle, drum and sword, respectively, as they confront a rival Company. The No.1 Company appears to be offering a bowl and pot to their rivals as symbols of peaceful intent. Messages: We don’t give up, and we are proud of how far we have come. Although we come in peace, don’t be fooled, as we are prepared for war. Proverb: Yabaan Ramayaaban (We have come and we are sure we have come). The canton is the Ghana national flag. Appliquéd figures hand sewn with embroidered details. Cotton textile. 59in. X 45.5in. Exhibited Free Library of Philadelphia Gallery, 2013.

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