Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY. Items include Liganda spear currency Topoke or Eso people, Congo; F-form throwing blades. (A) Laka people, Cameroon; throwing knife. Mbanza people, Democratic Republic of Congo; currency throwing knife. Fulani people, Cameroon or Nigeria; long sickle-shaped weapon. Ngombe people, Congo; ceremonial execution sword. Tikar people, Cameroon; exceptional Chief's prestie parade ax (Kilanda). Songye people, Congo; slashing knife. Konda or Mongo people, Congo; slashing knife. Konda or Mongo people, Congo 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, December 9 at 1PM. **NOTE: We will be closing at 11AM on Friday, December 6th for our Company Holiday Party.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, December 9 at 3PM.
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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 Monday, December 9 at 1PM. **NOTE: We will be closing at 11AM on Friday, December 6th for our Company Holiday Party.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, December 9 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 Liganda spear currency Topoke or Eso people, Congo; F-form throwing blades. (A) Laka people, Cameroon; throwing knife. Mbanza people, Democratic Republic of Congo; currency throwing knife. Fulani people, Cameroon or Nigeria; long sickle-shaped weapon. Ngombe people, Congo; ceremonial execution sword. Tikar people, Cameroon; exceptional Chief's prestie parade ax (Kilanda). Songye people, Congo; slashing knife. Konda or Mongo people, Congo; slashing knife. Konda or Mongo people, Congo 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, December 9 at 1PM. **NOTE: We will be closing at 11AM on Friday, December 6th for our Company Holiday Party.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, December 9 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 Monday, December 9 at 1PM. **NOTE: We will be closing at 11AM on Friday, December 6th for our Company Holiday Party.
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Monday, December 9 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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LONG SICKLE=SHAPED WEAPON. Ngombe people, Congo. The blade is sharp on the concave edge of the straight shaft. The curved tip is sharp on both edges. This hand forged blade is set in a wood handle that is wrapped with iron wire. A loop at the end of the handle protrudes through the bottom of the handle. Black smith?s hammer marks apparent. Indistinct chevron design on shaft of blade. Dated to 1930s. On custom base. Iron, wood. H23in.
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LONG SICKLE=SHAPED WEAPON. Ngombe people, Congo. The blade is sharp on the concave edge of the straight shaft. The curved tip is sharp on both edges. This hand forged blade is set in a wood handle that is wrapped with iron wire. A loop at the end of the handle protrudes through the bottom of the handle. Black smith?s hammer marks apparent. Indistinct chevron design on shaft of blade. Dated to 1930s. On custom base. Iron, wood. H23in.
High Bid:
$45.00 – vacilles
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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