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.


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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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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.
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OLD MANILLA-FORM BRACELETS. Tuareg people, Niger. These C-shaped bracelets dating from the mid-1800s were used as currency for major transactions as well as for adornment. The ends (feet) are faceted to simulate amulets, a feature of Tuareg bracelets, and have symbolic markings. Each on a custom base. (A) The shaft is faceted and has linear dots on the under surface near the feet. Brass. H 3in. (B) Shaft is twisted. Markings worn away from feet. Inner surface of shaft worn from use. Copper alloy. H 3.5in.

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OLD MANILLA-FORM BRACELETS. Tuareg people, Niger. These C-shaped bracelets dating from the mid-1800s were used as currency for major transactions as well as for adornment. The ends (feet) are faceted to simulate amulets, a feature of Tuareg bracelets, and have symbolic markings. Each on a custom base. (A) The shaft is faceted and has linear dots on the under surface near the feet. Brass. H 3in. (B) Shaft is twisted. Markings worn away from feet. Inner surface of shaft worn from use. Copper alloy. H 3.5in.

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$100.00 – westparkjim

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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