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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HELMET MASK. Temne of Lokko people, Sierra Leone. This extraordinary Jolly (pronounced Jollay) Society mask was carved from a single piece of wood, except for the articulated arms that are attached with nails. The arms would swing back and forth as the masker danced. The mask has been repainted more than once with the deepest layer having been white or pale blue. The helmet consists of four triangular faces that act a legs when the mask was set on a surface such as a table. This is significant because some Temne/Lokko masks were also altars to Mami Wata, a water spirit. The four faces and the figure seated on the mask have Hindu-inspired facial features and decorative elements typically found on Jolly Society masks (see Lot # 11). Wood, paint, nails. H 22.5in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p. 61 Figs 67-68. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012.

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HELMET MASK. Temne of Lokko people, Sierra Leone. This extraordinary Jolly (pronounced Jollay) Society mask was carved from a single piece of wood, except for the articulated arms that are attached with nails. The arms would swing back and forth as the masker danced. The mask has been repainted more than once with the deepest layer having been white or pale blue. The helmet consists of four triangular faces that act a legs when the mask was set on a surface such as a table. This is significant because some Temne/Lokko masks were also altars to Mami Wata, a water spirit. The four faces and the figure seated on the mask have Hindu-inspired facial features and decorative elements typically found on Jolly Society masks (see Lot # 11). Wood, paint, nails. H 22.5in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p. 61 Figs 67-68. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012.

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