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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RARE EAGLE HEAD CREST MASK. Djimini subgroup of Senufo people, Mali. The eagle is considered to be the King of the birds and master hunter of fish. This sculpture presents the eagle in all of its majesty with a powerful beak and enormous wings. Two eaglets, one on each wing, are supported on perches under the protection of the eagle’s wings. This mask was worn during celebrations honoring the exploits of hunters and fishermen. The eagle’s extraordinary visual acuity is indicated by the large eyes and the large beak is the weapon it uses with great skill. The meaning of the words “Na bé de la” written on the back is unknown despite numerous inquiries here and Mali. There is a necklace of multicolored string. Wood, paint, string. H 23in.

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RARE EAGLE HEAD CREST MASK. Djimini subgroup of Senufo people, Mali. The eagle is considered to be the King of the birds and master hunter of fish. This sculpture presents the eagle in all of its majesty with a powerful beak and enormous wings. Two eaglets, one on each wing, are supported on perches under the protection of the eagle’s wings. This mask was worn during celebrations honoring the exploits of hunters and fishermen. The eagle’s extraordinary visual acuity is indicated by the large eyes and the large beak is the weapon it uses with great skill. The meaning of the words “Na bé de la” written on the back is unknown despite numerous inquiries here and Mali. There is a necklace of multicolored string. Wood, paint, string. H 23in.

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