African Art Collection Auction Ending 9/28

Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.

Payment is due by Monday, October 3 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 4 at 3PM no exceptions!

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.

*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.

THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.

Payment is due by Monday, October 3 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 4 at 3PM no exceptions!

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.

*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.

THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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#9 – FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. The Y-shaped post at the top of this mask is probably a reference to the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers that define the geography of Nigeria. Together with the horse, this configuration is a reminder of the Nigerian coat of arms. The significance of the eye on the stem of the Y is not known. Facial designs represent traditional tattoos. A band of rubber from a bicycle inner tube was used to hold the mask in place and a costume was attached to nails around the sides of the mask. H 19.5in. Wood, paint, nails, rubber. Exhibited at Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen, Rosen 2013 p150 Fig 209.

FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. The Y-shaped post at the top of this mask is probably a reference to the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers that define the geography of Nigeria. Together with the horse, this configuration is a reminder of the Nigerian coat of arms. The significance of the eye on the stem of the Y is not known. Facial designs represent traditional tattoos. A band of rubber from a bicycle inner tube was used to hold the mask in place and a costume was attached to nails around the sides of the mask. H 19.5in. Wood, paint, nails, rubber. Exhibited at Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen, Rosen 2013 p150 Fig 209.

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FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. The Y-shaped post at the top of this mask is probably a reference to the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers that define the geography of Nigeria. Together with the horse, this configuration is a reminder of the Nigerian coat of arms. The significance of the eye on the stem of the Y is not known. Facial designs represent traditional tattoos. A band of rubber from a bicycle inner tube was used to hold the mask in place and a costume was attached to nails around the sides of the mask. H 19.5in. Wood, paint, nails, rubber. Exhibited at Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen, Rosen 2013 p150 Fig 209.

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$80.00 – illinoisbound

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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