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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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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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.

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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CEREMONIAL AKUNINTAN (“OHENE AKUNINTOMA”) CLOTH. Ashanti people, Ghana. This very rare textile belonged to the wife of a Paramount Chief. A number of towns and villages report to a Paramount Chief who in turn reports to the King. Among the embroidered symbols representing the authority of the wearer is that of the Sankofa bird who has a habit of repeatedly looking over its back. It symbolizes wisdom gained from past experience. The grid pattern of the designs is typical for an Akunintan textile. This cloth was created by a master of this embroidery technique, Opanin Akwasi Bamieh in Kumasi, the Ashanti capital city. It is in excellent museum quality condition despite an estimated age of at least 50 years when it was collected in 2005 in Kumasi. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2006. Black felt textile with embroidered multicolored designs. 100in x 55in.

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CEREMONIAL AKUNINTAN (“OHENE AKUNINTOMA”) CLOTH. Ashanti people, Ghana. This very rare textile belonged to the wife of a Paramount Chief. A number of towns and villages report to a Paramount Chief who in turn reports to the King. Among the embroidered symbols representing the authority of the wearer is that of the Sankofa bird who has a habit of repeatedly looking over its back. It symbolizes wisdom gained from past experience. The grid pattern of the designs is typical for an Akunintan textile. This cloth was created by a master of this embroidery technique, Opanin Akwasi Bamieh in Kumasi, the Ashanti capital city. It is in excellent museum quality condition despite an estimated age of at least 50 years when it was collected in 2005 in Kumasi. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2006. Black felt textile with embroidered multicolored designs. 100in x 55in.

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