Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.
RARE AFRICAN ART: A CURATED AUCTION FROM THE ROSEN COLLECTION MASKS, WEAPONS, BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS, TEXTILES, ASAFO FLAGS GOLDWEIGHTS, PRE-COIN AFRICAN METAL CURRENCY
Items include a SERPENTINE CEREMONIAL WEAPON; a METAL PARRY SHIELD; a WEDDING BLANKET; a RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK; an ASAFO MILITIA FLAG AND SUPI’S WHIP; HEAD CREST MASKS; a BARK CLOTH PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT; a BUNDU (SOWEI) HELMET MASK; ELU FACE MASKS; a TWISTED TRIPLE COIL KNOTTED CURRENCY BRACELET; a RARE OLD PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT WITH GINGHAM PATCHES; a FIGURATIVE GOLD WEIGHTS; a CEREMONIAL (ADANUDO) ROBE; 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, September 17 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, September 17 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.
RARE AFRICAN ART: A CURATED AUCTION FROM THE ROSEN COLLECTION MASKS, WEAPONS, BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS, TEXTILES, ASAFO FLAGS GOLDWEIGHTS, PRE-COIN AFRICAN METAL CURRENCY
Items include a SERPENTINE CEREMONIAL WEAPON; a METAL PARRY SHIELD; a WEDDING BLANKET; a RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK; an ASAFO MILITIA FLAG AND SUPI’S WHIP; HEAD CREST MASKS; a BARK CLOTH PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT; a BUNDU (SOWEI) HELMET MASK; ELU FACE MASKS; a TWISTED TRIPLE COIL KNOTTED CURRENCY BRACELET; a RARE OLD PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT WITH GINGHAM PATCHES; a FIGURATIVE GOLD WEIGHTS; a CEREMONIAL (ADANUDO) ROBE; 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, September 17 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, September 17 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 ARE CITED BY AUTHOR NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:
MS ROSEN/PP ROSEN MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013 MS ROSEN/PP ROSEN EMBLEMS OF POWER: ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA 2013 (See Lots #7 & 17).
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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.
RARE AFRICAN ART: A CURATED AUCTION FROM THE ROSEN COLLECTION MASKS, WEAPONS, BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS, TEXTILES, ASAFO FLAGS GOLDWEIGHTS, PRE-COIN AFRICAN METAL CURRENCY
Items include a SERPENTINE CEREMONIAL WEAPON; a METAL PARRY SHIELD; a WEDDING BLANKET; a RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK; an ASAFO MILITIA FLAG AND SUPI’S WHIP; HEAD CREST MASKS; a BARK CLOTH PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT; a BUNDU (SOWEI) HELMET MASK; ELU FACE MASKS; a TWISTED TRIPLE COIL KNOTTED CURRENCY BRACELET; a RARE OLD PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT WITH GINGHAM PATCHES; a FIGURATIVE GOLD WEIGHTS; a CEREMONIAL (ADANUDO) ROBE; 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, September 17 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, September 17 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.
RARE AFRICAN ART: A CURATED AUCTION FROM THE ROSEN COLLECTION MASKS, WEAPONS, BLACKSMITH’S TOOLS, TEXTILES, ASAFO FLAGS GOLDWEIGHTS, PRE-COIN AFRICAN METAL CURRENCY
Items include a SERPENTINE CEREMONIAL WEAPON; a METAL PARRY SHIELD; a WEDDING BLANKET; a RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK; an ASAFO MILITIA FLAG AND SUPI’S WHIP; HEAD CREST MASKS; a BARK CLOTH PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT; a BUNDU (SOWEI) HELMET MASK; ELU FACE MASKS; a TWISTED TRIPLE COIL KNOTTED CURRENCY BRACELET; a RARE OLD PRESTIGE DANCE SKIRT WITH GINGHAM PATCHES; a FIGURATIVE GOLD WEIGHTS; a CEREMONIAL (ADANUDO) ROBE; 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, September 17 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, September 17 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 ARE CITED BY AUTHOR NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:
MS ROSEN/PP ROSEN MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013 MS ROSEN/PP ROSEN EMBLEMS OF POWER: ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA 2013 (See Lots #7 & 17).
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RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK. Temne people, Sierra Leone. This “mask of chieftaincy” is worn by a man who represents the Chief when he is not present. According to W.A. Hart, a noted student of Sierra Leone art (see attached 1986 article) “No chieftaincy mask, so far as I can discover, is in any museum collection in Europe or the United States”. The hammered copper plate was attached to a leather and fiber helmet. The serrated border at the top of this round mask suggests a relationship to the sun. Circles with diamond-shaped symbols, possibly representing amulets, have been embossed around the circumference of the face. Old Sierra Leone 20 cent coins mostly dated 1964 have been hung with sturdy cord around the entire perimeter. Sierra Leone gained its independence from Great Britain in April 1961. Copper plate. Diameter across ears 14in.
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RARE ARON ARABAI FACE MASK. Temne people, Sierra Leone. This “mask of chieftaincy” is worn by a man who represents the Chief when he is not present. According to W.A. Hart, a noted student of Sierra Leone art (see attached 1986 article) “No chieftaincy mask, so far as I can discover, is in any museum collection in Europe or the United States”. The hammered copper plate was attached to a leather and fiber helmet. The serrated border at the top of this round mask suggests a relationship to the sun. Circles with diamond-shaped symbols, possibly representing amulets, have been embossed around the circumference of the face. Old Sierra Leone 20 cent coins mostly dated 1964 have been hung with sturdy cord around the entire perimeter. Sierra Leone gained its independence from Great Britain in April 1961. Copper plate. Diameter across ears 14in.
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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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