Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Asafo militia flag, Fante people, Ghana; gong rattle, Chamba people, Cameroon & Nigeria; blacksmith tools, Soninke people, Gambia; ceremonial fetish, Fon people; traditional women's hair pins, Bozo people, Mali; oil lamps, Dogon people, Mali; Cheetem rod currency, Anang people, Nigeria; wedding blanket, Fulani people, Mali or Niger; torque neck ring, Yoruba people, Nigeria; Cache Sexe ring, Kirdipeople, Cameroon & Northeast Nigeria; West African bells, Yoruba People, Nigeria; Duge necklaces, Dogon people, Mali 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.
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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 Friday, September 27 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, September 27 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.
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Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Asafo militia flag, Fante people, Ghana; gong rattle, Chamba people, Cameroon & Nigeria; blacksmith tools, Soninke people, Gambia; ceremonial fetish, Fon people; traditional women's hair pins, Bozo people, Mali; oil lamps, Dogon people, Mali; Cheetem rod currency, Anang people, Nigeria; wedding blanket, Fulani people, Mali or Niger; torque neck ring, Yoruba people, Nigeria; Cache Sexe ring, Kirdipeople, Cameroon & Northeast Nigeria; West African bells, Yoruba People, Nigeria; Duge necklaces, Dogon people, Mali 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 Friday, September 27 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, September 27 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.
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 Friday, September 27 at 1PM.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, September 27 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.
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KING MANILLA. Nigeria. Manillas are a diverse group of iron, copper and brass currency forms found throughout West Africa (see LOT #20 for a discussion of manillas). This is an example of the extended U-form. The majority of manillas were manufactured in Europe, although a small number were created by the African people. Manillas were exchanged by Europeans for slaves, gold, ivory, palm oil, and other products. Among Africans, they were accumulated as an important source of wealth, used as dowry payments, and were often buried in the tombs of wealthy persons. The earliest evidence of manillas in Africa dates to the 15th century. This example is thought to date from the early 1800s when the slave trade was still active. It is nearly square in cross section with 4 facets. Three edges are decorated with subtle striations. There are also indistinct X markings along the length of two facets. These decorative designs were probably added by an African blacksmith. Manillas with punched or engraved surface decorations were especially prized and kept for ceremonial purposes. The ends (feet) have diamond-shaped facets. On custom base. Copper. Span 10. 5in.
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KING MANILLA. Nigeria. Manillas are a diverse group of iron, copper and brass currency forms found throughout West Africa (see LOT #20 for a discussion of manillas). This is an example of the extended U-form. The majority of manillas were manufactured in Europe, although a small number were created by the African people. Manillas were exchanged by Europeans for slaves, gold, ivory, palm oil, and other products. Among Africans, they were accumulated as an important source of wealth, used as dowry payments, and were often buried in the tombs of wealthy persons. The earliest evidence of manillas in Africa dates to the 15th century. This example is thought to date from the early 1800s when the slave trade was still active. It is nearly square in cross section with 4 facets. Three edges are decorated with subtle striations. There are also indistinct X markings along the length of two facets. These decorative designs were probably added by an African blacksmith. Manillas with punched or engraved surface decorations were especially prized and kept for ceremonial purposes. The ends (feet) have diamond-shaped facets. On custom base. Copper. Span 10. 5in.
High Bid:
$40.00 – macmain
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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