Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Prestige door (Mgboezi). Igbo people, Nigeria; twisted penny currency bundles. Kissi people, Guinea/Liberia/Ivory Coast; rare Aron Arabai chieftancy mask. Temne people, Sierra Leone; dramatic winged Iler (Hilaire) hoe. Onghai people, Niger & Mali; animal goldweights, Gold Coast (Ghana & Ivory Coast); unusual West African bracelets. (A) Dogon people, Mali 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 Friday, February 21 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, February 21 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicles & non-equipment include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. Payment method for vehicles & equipment is cash, cashiers check, money order or wire transfer only, no exceptions. You can make credit card payment online by going to "My Account" and selecting your invoice.
Preview available Monday-Friday 9am-3pm by appointment only or online 24 hours.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
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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 Friday, February 21 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, February 21 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicles & non-equipment include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. Payment method for vehicles & equipment is cash, cashiers check, money order or wire transfer only, no exceptions. You can make credit card payment online by going to "My Account" and selecting your invoice.
Preview available Monday-Friday 9am-3pm by appointment only or online 24 hours.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items with proper documentation
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Prestige door (Mgboezi). Igbo people, Nigeria; twisted penny currency bundles. Kissi people, Guinea/Liberia/Ivory Coast; rare Aron Arabai chieftancy mask. Temne people, Sierra Leone; dramatic winged Iler (Hilaire) hoe. Onghai people, Niger & Mali; animal goldweights, Gold Coast (Ghana & Ivory Coast); unusual West African bracelets. (A) Dogon people, Mali 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 Friday, February 21 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, February 21 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicles & non-equipment include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. Payment method for vehicles & equipment is cash, cashiers check, money order or wire transfer only, no exceptions. You can make credit card payment online by going to "My Account" and selecting your invoice.
Preview available Monday-Friday 9am-3pm by appointment only or online 24 hours.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items with proper documentation
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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 Friday, February 21 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, February 21 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicles & non-equipment include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. Payment method for vehicles & equipment is cash, cashiers check, money order or wire transfer only, no exceptions. You can make credit card payment online by going to "My Account" and selecting your invoice.
Preview available Monday-Friday 9am-3pm by appointment only or online 24 hours.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items with proper documentation
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TWISTED PENNY CURRENCY BUNDLES. Kissi people, Guinea/Liberia/Ivory Coast. T-shaped iron rods with a twisted shaft that terminate at one end in lateral pointed appendages symbolic of wings or ears (nileng) were widely used as currency among the Kissi people, even as late as the 1950s. During the colonial period, one rod had the value of a British penny, hence the name Kissi penny. Bundles of these rods are still used as bride wealth in traditional marriage ceremonies. The flat, round or oval enlargement at the non-T end is considered to be the foot (kodo) or tail. The rods came in various lengths. The structural features of the rod were considered an indicator of the quality of the iron as demonstrated by the ability to twist the shaft, draw the wings out to fine points, and flatten the foot into a thin plate. The value of Kissi pennies was increased when they were forged into bundles which played an important role as symbols of wealth and prestige. When given as bride wealth, the bundle signifies the bond of marriage. Dated 1930s. Each on custom base. Hand forged iron. (A) Two tall rods H 21in. (B) Seven short slender rods H 13.5in. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery NY 2003.
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TWISTED PENNY CURRENCY BUNDLES. Kissi people, Guinea/Liberia/Ivory Coast. T-shaped iron rods with a twisted shaft that terminate at one end in lateral pointed appendages symbolic of wings or ears (nileng) were widely used as currency among the Kissi people, even as late as the 1950s. During the colonial period, one rod had the value of a British penny, hence the name Kissi penny. Bundles of these rods are still used as bride wealth in traditional marriage ceremonies. The flat, round or oval enlargement at the non-T end is considered to be the foot (kodo) or tail. The rods came in various lengths. The structural features of the rod were considered an indicator of the quality of the iron as demonstrated by the ability to twist the shaft, draw the wings out to fine points, and flatten the foot into a thin plate. The value of Kissi pennies was increased when they were forged into bundles which played an important role as symbols of wealth and prestige. When given as bride wealth, the bundle signifies the bond of marriage. Dated 1930s. Each on custom base. Hand forged iron. (A) Two tall rods H 21in. (B) Seven short slender rods H 13.5in. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery NY 2003.
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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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