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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EXCEPTIONAL CHIEF'S PRESTIGE PARADE AX (KILANDA). Songye people, Congo. This ax was held up during ceremonial parades by a man of high social standing and wealth. Marks of the prestige associated with it are the handle covered with bright, thin copper sheeting and the round copper medallion inserted in the iron blade. Note that the lower part of the handle has circumferential rings and the upper part of the shaft has a hammered texture. The center of the medallion is perforated to create the form of a Katanga cross, a copper ingot that was widely used as currency. The flared iron blade is also decorated with a filigree design created by a series of small holes and etched designs. Late 19th century. On custom base. Copper sheet over wood handle, copper medallion, iron blade. H 16in, blade 6in. Ex Dalton Somare collection, Milan, Italy. Ex collection of General Augusto Cermelli, Rome.
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EXCEPTIONAL CHIEF'S PRESTIGE PARADE AX (KILANDA). Songye people, Congo. This ax was held up during ceremonial parades by a man of high social standing and wealth. Marks of the prestige associated with it are the handle covered with bright, thin copper sheeting and the round copper medallion inserted in the iron blade. Note that the lower part of the handle has circumferential rings and the upper part of the shaft has a hammered texture. The center of the medallion is perforated to create the form of a Katanga cross, a copper ingot that was widely used as currency. The flared iron blade is also decorated with a filigree design created by a series of small holes and etched designs. Late 19th century. On custom base. Copper sheet over wood handle, copper medallion, iron blade. H 16in, blade 6in. Ex Dalton Somare collection, Milan, Italy. Ex collection of General Augusto Cermelli, Rome.
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$550.00 – jpant230
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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