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
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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CRUCIFORM COPPER INGOT CURRENCY (HANDA) AND MALACHITE COPPER ORE FROM A KATANGA MINE. Luba people, Katanga region of Congo. (A) These cross-shaped copper ingots were produced and used as currency in the copper-rich Katanga region of the Congo and to the East in what is now Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The molten copper was poured into molds carved in soapstone, made from fired clay, or created in wet sand. The surface of the cross reveals the texture of the mold in which it was created. There is a characteristic raised rib on one side where the ribs cross. Note the distinctly red color of the copper where surface oxidation has been erased which is the source of the term red gold to describe copper. Handas were in use until the 1920s. It is reported that a bride could be obtained with 14 handas, one goat and a female slave. As late as 1907, a male slave cost 3 to 5 handas. On custom base. (B) Malachite copper ore with beautiful bright green oxidized patina. From the Mashamba West Mine in Katanga province, Congo. Weight 12.8 oz.
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CRUCIFORM COPPER INGOT CURRENCY (HANDA) AND MALACHITE COPPER ORE FROM A KATANGA MINE. Luba people, Katanga region of Congo. (A) These cross-shaped copper ingots were produced and used as currency in the copper-rich Katanga region of the Congo and to the East in what is now Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The molten copper was poured into molds carved in soapstone, made from fired clay, or created in wet sand. The surface of the cross reveals the texture of the mold in which it was created. There is a characteristic raised rib on one side where the ribs cross. Note the distinctly red color of the copper where surface oxidation has been erased which is the source of the term red gold to describe copper. Handas were in use until the 1920s. It is reported that a bride could be obtained with 14 handas, one goat and a female slave. As late as 1907, a male slave cost 3 to 5 handas. On custom base. (B) Malachite copper ore with beautiful bright green oxidized patina. From the Mashamba West Mine in Katanga province, Congo. Weight 12.8 oz.
High Bid:
$130.00 – gaithaus
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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