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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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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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.
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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CEREMONIAL CALABASH HANDLE. Kirdi people, northeast Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Found in villages named Mora, Mokolo, and Yagoua. Was attached to a calabash with leather thongs that passed through holes at the ends of the arched blades (see picture). Punched designs decorated the arched blades. The blades rise to the top of the handle and after passing through an iron band they are transformed into open work formed by three twisted rods capped by a pointed cupola. One small ring of twisted iron wire hangs from each of the open work twisted rods. During ceremonial dances betrothed and married women held calabashes by these handles to demonstrate their status. On custom base. Hand forged iron. H13.5in.
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CEREMONIAL CALABASH HANDLE. Kirdi people, northeast Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Found in villages named Mora, Mokolo, and Yagoua. Was attached to a calabash with leather thongs that passed through holes at the ends of the arched blades (see picture). Punched designs decorated the arched blades. The blades rise to the top of the handle and after passing through an iron band they are transformed into open work formed by three twisted rods capped by a pointed cupola. One small ring of twisted iron wire hangs from each of the open work twisted rods. During ceremonial dances betrothed and married women held calabashes by these handles to demonstrate their status. On custom base. Hand forged iron. H13.5in.
High Bid:
$20.00 – vacilles
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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