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.

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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 Thursday, December 14 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, December 15 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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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. Belonging to a No 7 Asafo Company, this flag depicts the mythical giant Asebu Amanfi who is based on the 17th century historical character Amanfi, King of the Asebu Kingdom. According to legend, he was strong enough to carry a barn filled with corn. In this depiction, his sister is seen at a window. The message to rivals is that the No 7 Company can accomplish feats of great strength and military prowess. The canton is the Union Jack. Hand sewn appliqued figures and embroidered details. Cotton. 42in x 57in. Exhibited at the Free Library gallery Philadelphia 2012, the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2013 and the University of Memphis 2016. Published in “Emblems of Power. Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013, p 93 Fig 101. This 103 page book is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu.

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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. Belonging to a No 7 Asafo Company, this flag depicts the mythical giant Asebu Amanfi who is based on the 17th century historical character Amanfi, King of the Asebu Kingdom. According to legend, he was strong enough to carry a barn filled with corn. In this depiction, his sister is seen at a window. The message to rivals is that the No 7 Company can accomplish feats of great strength and military prowess. The canton is the Union Jack. Hand sewn appliqued figures and embroidered details. Cotton. 42in x 57in. Exhibited at the Free Library gallery Philadelphia 2012, the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2013 and the University of Memphis 2016. Published in “Emblems of Power. Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013, p 93 Fig 101. This 103 page book is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu.

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