Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Jolly (Jollay) society head crest mask; Asafo Militia flag, old Voodoon female fertility figure; Akyempim man's wrap; raffia loom; female fetish puppet; ceremonial sword; heavy brass anklet; womans (Mmabaan) wrap and more.

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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 3 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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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Jolly (Jollay) society head crest mask; Asafo Militia flag, old Voodoon female fertility figure; Akyempim man's wrap; raffia loom; female fetish puppet; ceremonial sword; heavy brass anklet; womans (Mmabaan) wrap and more.

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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.

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

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.

*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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ANTHROPOMORPHIC BAWOONG TCHITCHERI. Moba people, Togo. Relatively abstract tchitcheri figures represent ancestors. They vary in height from 12 inches or less to several feet tall. This example is in the intermediate height category referred to as Bawoong. It would be kept in a home where it served as an altar that was treated with libations such as gin or chicken blood when it is petitioned for protection, health or prosperity. Tchitcheri are carved by sons of diviners who are ritually enabled to create these important objects. Failure to follow prescribed rituals is said to risk blindness or insanity. Taller figures (tchitcheri sakuna) were placed outside the family compound or in cultivated fields to protect crops. The carved necklace on this exceptional example suggests that it represents a female ancestor. It came from the Dapaong region in northern Togo and was collected in Togo in 2007. On custom base. Wood, libations. H 28.5in.

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ANTHROPOMORPHIC BAWOONG TCHITCHERI. Moba people, Togo. Relatively abstract tchitcheri figures represent ancestors. They vary in height from 12 inches or less to several feet tall. This example is in the intermediate height category referred to as Bawoong. It would be kept in a home where it served as an altar that was treated with libations such as gin or chicken blood when it is petitioned for protection, health or prosperity. Tchitcheri are carved by sons of diviners who are ritually enabled to create these important objects. Failure to follow prescribed rituals is said to risk blindness or insanity. Taller figures (tchitcheri sakuna) were placed outside the family compound or in cultivated fields to protect crops. The carved necklace on this exceptional example suggests that it represents a female ancestor. It came from the Dapaong region in northern Togo and was collected in Togo in 2007. On custom base. Wood, libations. H 28.5in.

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