A Curated Auction from the Rosen African Art Collection in New York Ending 4/9

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 Tuesday, April 11 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, April 12 at 3PM.

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

ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013
J-B BACQUART: TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA 1998
ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: THE COLORFUL SOGO BO PUPPETS OF MALI 2012
J GILLOW: AFRICAN TEXTILES 2003
D CLARKE: THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES 1997
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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 Tuesday, April 11 at 3PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, April 12 at 3PM.

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 REFERENCES CITED BY AUTHOR(S) AND PUBLICATION YEAR IN VARIOUS LOTS ARE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE:

ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 2013
J-B BACQUART: TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA 1998
ROSEN MS/ ROSEN PP: THE COLORFUL SOGO BO PUPPETS OF MALI 2012
J GILLOW: AFRICAN TEXTILES 2003
D CLARKE: THE ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES 1997
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#44 – FRANKAAKITSANYI DANCE SKIRT. Fante people, Ghana. The Asafo Militia flag (frankaa) is carried in battle and during ceremonial processions by specially trained members of the Company (frankaaakitsanyi) who will protect the flag with their lives and perform acrobatic feats with the flag on ceremonial occasions. Referred to as “flag dancers”, these men wear a traditional grass skirt that has bells and cowrie shells attached to the waist band. These skirts have important ritual significance and are rarely available to collectors. Raffia, grass, bells, cowrie shells. 32in.x23in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2013 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2014. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 p 50. This book is ONLY available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. See attached image.

FRANKAAKITSANYI DANCE SKIRT. Fante people, Ghana. The Asafo Militia flag (frankaa) is carried in battle and during ceremonial processions by specially trained members of the Company (frankaaakitsanyi) who will protect the flag with their lives and perform acrobatic feats with the flag on ceremonial occasions. Referred to as “flag dancers”, these men wear a traditional grass skirt that has bells and cowrie shells attached to the waist band. These skirts have important ritual significance and are rarely available to collectors. Raffia, grass, bells, cowrie shells. 32in.x23in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2013 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2014. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 p 50. This book is ONLY available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. See attached image.


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FRANKAAKITSANYI DANCE SKIRT. Fante people, Ghana. The Asafo Militia flag (frankaa) is carried in battle and during ceremonial processions by specially trained members of the Company (frankaaakitsanyi) who will protect the flag with their lives and perform acrobatic feats with the flag on ceremonial occasions. Referred to as “flag dancers”, these men wear a traditional grass skirt that has bells and cowrie shells attached to the waist band. These skirts have important ritual significance and are rarely available to collectors. Raffia, grass, bells, cowrie shells. 32in.x23in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2013 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2014. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 p 50. This book is ONLY available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. See attached image.


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