Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include wall plaque from the royal palace, Edo people, Benin; rare masterwork ceremonial ax, Sapo-Sapo/Songye people, Congo; prestige neck ring, Kirdi or Fali people, Nigeria; West African anklet and bracelet bells; late 19thC gold weights, Akan people; 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, June 3 at 3PM.


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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include wall plaque from the royal palace, Edo people, Benin; rare masterwork ceremonial ax, Sapo-Sapo/Songye people, Congo; prestige neck ring, Kirdi or Fali people, Nigeria; West African anklet and bracelet bells; late 19thC gold weights, Akan people; 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, June 3 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, June 3 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.


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WEST AFRICAN ANKLET AND BRACELET BELLS. (A) Baule people, Ivory Coast. Hollow cast from brass with high copper content, this heavy anklet has a large semicircular aperture. It contains stones which rattle when the wearer dances. H3in Diameter 5in. (B) Yoruba people, Nigeria. Bracelet in the form of a cuff worn on the wrist. Twelve small bells are suspended in pairs from the corners and top. On custom base. H2.5in.

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WEST AFRICAN ANKLET AND BRACELET BELLS. (A) Baule people, Ivory Coast. Hollow cast from brass with high copper content, this heavy anklet has a large semicircular aperture. It contains stones which rattle when the wearer dances. H3in Diameter 5in. (B) Yoruba people, Nigeria. Bracelet in the form of a cuff worn on the wrist. Twelve small bells are suspended in pairs from the corners and top. On custom base. H2.5in.

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$70.00 – bullish13

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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