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.
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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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FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. This mask was carved from a single block of wood. The superstructure is an off-white spotted snake arched over a red water bird decorated with black and white spots. The snake, water bird, and the decorative markings on the pink face are references to the Hindu-inspired water spirit, Mami Wata. A band of rubber from a bicycle tire inner tube attached to the back was used to hold the mask in place. Wood, paint, rubber, nails. H 20.5in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p. 152 Fig 211.
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FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. This mask was carved from a single block of wood. The superstructure is an off-white spotted snake arched over a red water bird decorated with black and white spots. The snake, water bird, and the decorative markings on the pink face are references to the Hindu-inspired water spirit, Mami Wata. A band of rubber from a bicycle tire inner tube attached to the back was used to hold the mask in place. Wood, paint, rubber, nails. H 20.5in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p. 152 Fig 211.
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$90.00 – ibuythings
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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