Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Jolly (Jollay) society head crest mask; Asafo Militia flag, old Voodoon female fertility figure; Akyempim man's wrap; raffia loom; female fetish puppet; ceremonial sword; heavy brass anklet; womans (Mmabaan) wrap 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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 3 at 3PM.
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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
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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 3 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.
*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 2013J-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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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Jolly (Jollay) society head crest mask; Asafo Militia flag, old Voodoon female fertility figure; Akyempim man's wrap; raffia loom; female fetish puppet; ceremonial sword; heavy brass anklet; womans (Mmabaan) wrap 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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 3 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.
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
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 Monday, October 2 at 3PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 3 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.
*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 2013J-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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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. An emblem representing a militia Company, this flag was displayed in parades in the town or village where the Company was located. The appliqued images (identical on both sides) tell a story that glorifies the militia. In this case, the No 4 Company identifies with Sasabonsam, a fearsome red wizard who lives in or near a silk cotton (Bombax or Odum) tree where the soil is red with the blood of his victims. The patterned red cloth and piercing look in his eyes enhance his malevolent appearance. The dwarf figures below the tree probably represent members of a rival Company. By displaying this flag, the No 4 Company warns its rivals that it has the power of Sasabonsam. Made from plain and printed cotton cloth with appliqued figures. 59.5 in x 41in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art Tenafly, NJ 2013. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” p.89. This 103 page book offers descriptions of more than 50 Asafo flags and a detailed history of the Asafo militia tradition. It is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu.
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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. An emblem representing a militia Company, this flag was displayed in parades in the town or village where the Company was located. The appliqued images (identical on both sides) tell a story that glorifies the militia. In this case, the No 4 Company identifies with Sasabonsam, a fearsome red wizard who lives in or near a silk cotton (Bombax or Odum) tree where the soil is red with the blood of his victims. The patterned red cloth and piercing look in his eyes enhance his malevolent appearance. The dwarf figures below the tree probably represent members of a rival Company. By displaying this flag, the No 4 Company warns its rivals that it has the power of Sasabonsam. Made from plain and printed cotton cloth with appliqued figures. 59.5 in x 41in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art Tenafly, NJ 2013. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” p.89. This 103 page book offers descriptions of more than 50 Asafo flags and a detailed history of the Asafo militia tradition. It is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu.
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