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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PAINTED SICKLE-FORM CEREMONIAL AX. Kota people (?), Gabon and Congo. A cord for carrying this ax was strung between the loops at the back of the blade and at the bottom of the handle. Dates from the early 1900s and used as dowry payment. Wooden and iron ceremonial objects were sometimes painted with enamel paints to make them more attractive. This ax was painted red with white dots. Some paint on the handle is worn away by use. On custom base. Hand forged iron, paint. H16.5in.

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PAINTED SICKLE-FORM CEREMONIAL AX. Kota people (?), Gabon and Congo. A cord for carrying this ax was strung between the loops at the back of the blade and at the bottom of the handle. Dates from the early 1900s and used as dowry payment. Wooden and iron ceremonial objects were sometimes painted with enamel paints to make them more attractive. This ax was painted red with white dots. Some paint on the handle is worn away by use. On custom base. Hand forged iron, paint. H16.5in.

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$100.00 – bullish13

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Auction Type: One Lot
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