A Curated Auction from the Rosen African Art Collection in New York Ending 4/9

AFRICAN ART COLLECTION OF MARY SUE AND PAUL PETER ROSEN

Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen have collected African art for over thirty years, making nine trips to Africa to study the art in its cultural setting. The Rosens have published three African art books, curated more than ten exhibitions from their collection, and have given public lectures about African art and culture. They have donated art from their collection to various institutions including the Newark Museum, Temple University in Philadelphia, the SMA Fathers African Art Museum in Tenafly, New Jersey, and the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Payment is due by Tuesday, April 11 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, April 12 at 3PM.

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THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES CITED BY AUTHOR(S) AND PUBLICATION YEAR IN VARIOUS LOTS ARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE:

ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013
J-B BACQUART: TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA 1998
ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: THE COLORFUL SOGO BO PUPPETS OF MALI 2012
J GILLOW: AFRICAN TEXTILES 2003
D CLARKE: THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES 1997
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AFRICAN ART COLLECTION OF MARY SUE AND PAUL PETER ROSEN

Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen have collected African art for over thirty years, making nine trips to Africa to study the art in its cultural setting. The Rosens have published three African art books, curated more than ten exhibitions from their collection, and have given public lectures about African art and culture. They have donated art from their collection to various institutions including the Newark Museum, Temple University in Philadelphia, the SMA Fathers African Art Museum in Tenafly, New Jersey, and the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Payment is due by Tuesday, April 11 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, April 12 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 REFERENCES CITED BY AUTHOR(S) AND PUBLICATION YEAR IN VARIOUS LOTS ARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE:

ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013
J-B BACQUART: TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA 1998
ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: THE COLORFUL SOGO BO PUPPETS OF MALI 2012
J GILLOW: AFRICAN TEXTILES 2003
D CLARKE: THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES 1997
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#36 – WEST AFRICAN HOES WITH AMULETS. (A) Songhai people, Niger/Mali. This is referred to as an “iler” type of hoe. The iron wing-shaped hand forged blade is attached to a hand forged iron shaft. The handle portion of the shaft is decorated with amulet-inspired designs with 3 embedded brass bands that are intended to help the farmer to reap an abundant harvest. The iler-form blade is very effective for farming in the sandy soil of the southern Sahara or Sahel. The fine patina of the handle where the inscribed designs have been partly effaced attests to the long use of this implement. Iron, brass. H 55in. (B) Bamana people, Mali. This hoe was collected from a “champion” farmer in Wereba village. The rectangular knob on the shaft is an amulet. Fine patina on handle from use. Wood, iron. H 29in.

WEST AFRICAN HOES WITH AMULETS. (A) Songhai people, Niger/Mali. This is referred to as an “iler” type of hoe. The iron wing-shaped hand forged blade is attached to a hand forged iron shaft. The handle portion of the shaft is decorated with amulet-inspired designs with 3 embedded brass bands that are intended to help the farmer to reap an abundant harvest. The iler-form blade is very effective for farming in the sandy soil of the southern Sahara or Sahel. The fine patina of the handle where the inscribed designs have been partly effaced attests to the long use of this implement. Iron, brass. H 55in. (B) Bamana people, Mali. This hoe was collected from a “champion” farmer in Wereba village. The rectangular knob on the shaft is an amulet. Fine patina on handle from use. Wood, iron. H 29in.

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WEST AFRICAN HOES WITH AMULETS. (A) Songhai people, Niger/Mali. This is referred to as an “iler” type of hoe. The iron wing-shaped hand forged blade is attached to a hand forged iron shaft. The handle portion of the shaft is decorated with amulet-inspired designs with 3 embedded brass bands that are intended to help the farmer to reap an abundant harvest. The iler-form blade is very effective for farming in the sandy soil of the southern Sahara or Sahel. The fine patina of the handle where the inscribed designs have been partly effaced attests to the long use of this implement. Iron, brass. H 55in. (B) Bamana people, Mali. This hoe was collected from a “champion” farmer in Wereba village. The rectangular knob on the shaft is an amulet. Fine patina on handle from use. Wood, iron. H 29in.

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$110.00 – gaithaus

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