African Art Collection Auction Ending 11/30

Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.

Payment is due by Friday, December 2 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, December 6 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. 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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THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.

Payment is due by Friday, December 2 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, December 6 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. 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.

*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.
THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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#53 – INGONDA KNIVES (2). Mongo and Konda people, Democratic Republic of Congo. These hand forged ceremonial knives were prestige objects only carried by wealthy men, never used for work but often as weapons. Both probably dating from early 20th century. (A) The central of the three ribs splits to form 2 more short ribs at the splayed end. Both sides of the blade of this example are decorated with spots of faded white pigment. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 20in. (B) The shape of the handle and blade differ from (A). There is a single central rib that branches near the top to form two short ribs. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 17in.

INGONDA KNIVES (2). Mongo and Konda people, Democratic Republic of Congo. These hand forged ceremonial knives were prestige objects only carried by wealthy men, never used for work but often as weapons. Both probably dating from early 20th century. (A) The central of the three ribs splits to form 2 more short ribs at the splayed end. Both sides of the blade of this example are decorated with spots of faded white pigment. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 20in. (B) The shape of the handle and blade differ from (A). There is a single central rib that branches near the top to form two short ribs. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 17in.

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INGONDA KNIVES (2). Mongo and Konda people, Democratic Republic of Congo. These hand forged ceremonial knives were prestige objects only carried by wealthy men, never used for work but often as weapons. Both probably dating from early 20th century. (A) The central of the three ribs splits to form 2 more short ribs at the splayed end. Both sides of the blade of this example are decorated with spots of faded white pigment. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 20in. (B) The shape of the handle and blade differ from (A). There is a single central rib that branches near the top to form two short ribs. On custom base. Iron, wood. H 17in.

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