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.

Auction Info
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.


Categories:
ARCHED BAR CURRENCY Mbole and Ngelima people, Congo. Brass bar ingots in various shapes were used as currency in the regions of the Ubangi and Lomani Rivers. Some were simple rectangular flat bars, but others were shaped into faceted arches or twisted spirals. This arched, faceted example has flared feet which were enhanced by engraved native designs that include a 6-pointed star. Dated to mid-1800s. Brass with high copper content. H4in. W5.75in. Weight 4lb.

Track this Item

More Details
ARCHED BAR CURRENCY Mbole and Ngelima people, Congo. Brass bar ingots in various shapes were used as currency in the regions of the Ubangi and Lomani Rivers. Some were simple rectangular flat bars, but others were shaped into faceted arches or twisted spirals. This arched, faceted example has flared feet which were enhanced by engraved native designs that include a 6-pointed star. Dated to mid-1800s. Brass with high copper content. H4in. W5.75in. Weight 4lb.

Track this Item

High Bid:
$35.00 – vacilles

bidding history

Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

Bidding has closed on this lot