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.
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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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FOUR WEST AFRICAN BRACELETS AND ONE ARM RING. (A) Lobi people, Ivory Coast. Worn by men and women. Used as a weapon. Early 1900s. On custom base. Iron. H 3in. (B) Yoruba people, Nigeria. A remarkable feat of blacksmith’s skill when one considers that it was made from a single copper rod that was twisted and knotted at the ends while sufficiently hot to be malleable. Excavated in southeastern Nigeria. Probably early-to-mid 1800s. Copper with heavy oxidation from being buried. Diameter 4in. (C) Cast in a form that resembles a twisted bracelet. Darkened patina from extensive wear. On custom base. Copper. H 3in. (D) ? Yoruba people, Nigeria. Complex design engraved on surface is obscured by oxidation. Copper. H 2.5in. (E) Tuareg people, Niger. Arm ring. One or more of these rings are worn by a man on each arm just above the elbow. On custom base. Hand carved veined gneiss rock. Diameter 4in.
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FOUR WEST AFRICAN BRACELETS AND ONE ARM RING. (A) Lobi people, Ivory Coast. Worn by men and women. Used as a weapon. Early 1900s. On custom base. Iron. H 3in. (B) Yoruba people, Nigeria. A remarkable feat of blacksmith’s skill when one considers that it was made from a single copper rod that was twisted and knotted at the ends while sufficiently hot to be malleable. Excavated in southeastern Nigeria. Probably early-to-mid 1800s. Copper with heavy oxidation from being buried. Diameter 4in. (C) Cast in a form that resembles a twisted bracelet. Darkened patina from extensive wear. On custom base. Copper. H 3in. (D) ? Yoruba people, Nigeria. Complex design engraved on surface is obscured by oxidation. Copper. H 2.5in. (E) Tuareg people, Niger. Arm ring. One or more of these rings are worn by a man on each arm just above the elbow. On custom base. Hand carved veined gneiss rock. Diameter 4in.
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$70.00 – estate
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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