Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Faro, the water genie puppet from Mali; West African double gongs; Ode-lay society head crest mask from Sierra Leone; African sculptures, figurines, masks, textiles, ceremonial robes, copper rod currency, 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.

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Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, April 1 at 3PM.


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?EMBLEMS OF POWER. ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA? BY M.S. AND P.P. ROSEN IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE AUTHORS AT ppr2001@med.cornell.edu PRICE POSTPAID IN US IS $25.00; OUTSIDE US POSTPAID $35.00.

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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Faro, the water genie puppet from Mali; West African double gongs; Ode-lay society head crest mask from Sierra Leone; African sculptures, figurines, masks, textiles, ceremonial robes, copper rod currency, 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, April 1 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, April 1 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.

?EMBLEMS OF POWER. ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA? BY M.S. AND P.P. ROSEN IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE AUTHORS AT ppr2001@med.cornell.edu PRICE POSTPAID IN US IS $25.00; OUTSIDE US POSTPAID $35.00.

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TWO WEST AFRICAN DOUBLE GONGS WITH ARCHED HANDLES. These musical instruments were used during ceremonial dances and rituals like funerals and were carried as symbols of prestige. They were struck with a wooden or metal rod. Each of a pair of bells emits a different sound because they differ in size and thickness. Both of hand forged iron. (A) Ubangi people, Congo. Rainbow-shaped handle. H 10in. Width 12in. (B) Lobi people, Burkina Faso. Pinched arched handle joins the bells. Note striations on sides of bells suggesting use as rasp gong as well as struck gong. On custom base. H 9.5in Width 11.5in. Both exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2003.

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TWO WEST AFRICAN DOUBLE GONGS WITH ARCHED HANDLES. These musical instruments were used during ceremonial dances and rituals like funerals and were carried as symbols of prestige. They were struck with a wooden or metal rod. Each of a pair of bells emits a different sound because they differ in size and thickness. Both of hand forged iron. (A) Ubangi people, Congo. Rainbow-shaped handle. H 10in. Width 12in. (B) Lobi people, Burkina Faso. Pinched arched handle joins the bells. Note striations on sides of bells suggesting use as rasp gong as well as struck gong. On custom base. H 9.5in Width 11.5in. Both exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2003.

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$45.00 – mryan1954

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