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.


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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.

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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ELU FACE MASKS (2). Ogoni people, Nigeria. Elu masks, characterized by hinged, articulated jaws, are worn by men during masquerades related to religious and social functions. They refer to humorous, tragic, and joyous events recorded in oral traditions or songs, as well as offering commentary on recent events. A face painted white with kaolin pigment refers to an ancestral spirit. (A) The hairstyle of this female mask has a central conical top knot and two lateral hanging braids. Teeth are present. Wood, pigment. H10.5in. (B) This mask has a man’s pompadour hair style. Teeth are present. Wood, pigment. H8in. Both published in “Masks from West and Central Africa” 2013. (A) p109 Fig145 (B) p112 Fig150.

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ELU FACE MASKS (2). Ogoni people, Nigeria. Elu masks, characterized by hinged, articulated jaws, are worn by men during masquerades related to religious and social functions. They refer to humorous, tragic, and joyous events recorded in oral traditions or songs, as well as offering commentary on recent events. A face painted white with kaolin pigment refers to an ancestral spirit. (A) The hairstyle of this female mask has a central conical top knot and two lateral hanging braids. Teeth are present. Wood, pigment. H10.5in. (B) This mask has a man’s pompadour hair style. Teeth are present. Wood, pigment. H8in. Both published in “Masks from West and Central Africa” 2013. (A) p109 Fig145 (B) p112 Fig150.

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