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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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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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.
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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AFENATENE ROYAL CEREMONIAL SWORD. Asante people, Ghana. This distinctive tall sword belonged to the Asantehene (King) of the Asante and was placed by his side as a symbol of his authority when he was seated in state in his palace in the Asante capital, Kumase. With the advent of the colonial period in 1896, display of this insignia was no longer permitted after the Asantehene became a subject of the British empire. This example is the most elaborate version of the afenatene since it’s long twisted shaft opens at the bottom into 3 broad blades. As if creating the twisted shaft were not a sufficient feat of metalworking, the blacksmith has adorned the shaft with proverbial animals including 3 snakes (one holding a lizard in its mouth), a frog and a mudfish at the top. The mudfish and frog refer to the proverb, “No matter how fat the frog grows, it can never be as great as the mudfish”. The mudfish, highly edible and prized, is a metaphor for the King, whereas the frog positioned among snakes lower on the shaft represents the King’s subjects over whom he has authority. The blackened surface shows evidence of libations. Dated to mid-19th century or earlier. On custom base. Hand forged iron. H 58in. Ex Eric Robertson Gallery.
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AFENATENE ROYAL CEREMONIAL SWORD. Asante people, Ghana. This distinctive tall sword belonged to the Asantehene (King) of the Asante and was placed by his side as a symbol of his authority when he was seated in state in his palace in the Asante capital, Kumase. With the advent of the colonial period in 1896, display of this insignia was no longer permitted after the Asantehene became a subject of the British empire. This example is the most elaborate version of the afenatene since it’s long twisted shaft opens at the bottom into 3 broad blades. As if creating the twisted shaft were not a sufficient feat of metalworking, the blacksmith has adorned the shaft with proverbial animals including 3 snakes (one holding a lizard in its mouth), a frog and a mudfish at the top. The mudfish and frog refer to the proverb, “No matter how fat the frog grows, it can never be as great as the mudfish”. The mudfish, highly edible and prized, is a metaphor for the King, whereas the frog positioned among snakes lower on the shaft represents the King’s subjects over whom he has authority. The blackened surface shows evidence of libations. Dated to mid-19th century or earlier. On custom base. Hand forged iron. H 58in. Ex Eric Robertson Gallery.
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$100.00 – ibuythings
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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