Items include Asafo military flags. Fante people, Ghana; copper anklets & copper ore, Mbole, Jonga, Mongo or Hamba peopel, Congo; fish goldweights. Ghana and Ivory Coast; cornucopia serving dish, probably Lobi people, Ivory Coast; Lu face masks. Ogoni people, Nigeria; authentic Adinkra stamps. Ashanti people, Ghana; Jollay Society helmet mask, Temne people, Sierra Leone; abstract sculpture. Makonde people, Tanzania; African art books & literature and more. Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.
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 Wednesday, July 29 at 1PM.
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All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash (by appointment only), Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to keep both our staff and customers safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. is closed to the public for auction previews. Email info@aarauctions.com for additional questions. We ask that you do not come to the gallery if you are sick. Thank you for your understanding.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
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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 Wednesday, July 29 at 1PM.
Pickup is by appointment only & must be completed by Thursday, July 30 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash (by appointment only), Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to keep both our staff and customers safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. is closed to the public for auction previews. Email info@aarauctions.com for additional questions. We ask that you do not come to the gallery if you are sick. Thank you for your understanding.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items with proper documentation
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Items include Asafo military flags. Fante people, Ghana; copper anklets & copper ore, Mbole, Jonga, Mongo or Hamba peopel, Congo; fish goldweights. Ghana and Ivory Coast; cornucopia serving dish, probably Lobi people, Ivory Coast; Lu face masks. Ogoni people, Nigeria; authentic Adinkra stamps. Ashanti people, Ghana; Jollay Society helmet mask, Temne people, Sierra Leone; abstract sculpture. Makonde people, Tanzania; African art books & literature and more. Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.
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 Wednesday, July 29 at 1PM.
Pickup is by appointment only & must be completed by Thursday, July 30 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash (by appointment only), Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to keep both our staff and customers safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. is closed to the public for auction previews. Email info@aarauctions.com for additional questions. We ask that you do not come to the gallery if you are sick. Thank you for your understanding.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items with proper documentation
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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 Wednesday, July 29 at 1PM.
Pickup is by appointment only & must be completed by Thursday, July 30 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash (by appointment only), Mastercard, Visa, or Discover card.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to keep both our staff and customers safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19, Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. is closed to the public for auction previews. Email info@aarauctions.com for additional questions. We ask that you do not come to the gallery if you are sick. Thank you for your understanding.
Items are located at The Absolute Auction Center, 45 South Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b
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TWO ASAFO MILITIA FLAGS. Fante people, Ghana. (A) The image on this flag warns a rival Asafo Company that entering the territory of the No. 2 Company will be as dangerous as the eagle capturing its prey. Depicted is an eagle (the No. 2 Company) in flight with a very small man (a member of a rival Company) in its talons. The unique canton shows a miniature national flag of Ghana instead of a black star in the yellow band of a larger Ghana flag. Appliqued figures are hand sewn with embroidered details. Cotton textile. 53in x 36.5in. Published in “Emblems of Power” p. 69. This book is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. Collected in Fante region of Ghana in 2005 from Baba Moustafa Yaro and Emanuel Nii-Attram. (B) This is a dramatic, very rare vertical flag. Less than 10% of Asafo flags are vertical. It was probably commissioned for the installation of a woman named Obatan as Commander (Asafohema) of the Company which owned this flag. Only rarely were women selected to lead Asafo Companies. Obatan has chosen a female bush spirit known to protect her children and friends as her emblem. Cotton textile, hand sewn, with embroidered details. Ensign is a modified Union Jack. 56.5in. x 36in. Collected in Ghana from Baba Mahama.
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TWO ASAFO MILITIA FLAGS. Fante people, Ghana. (A) The image on this flag warns a rival Asafo Company that entering the territory of the No. 2 Company will be as dangerous as the eagle capturing its prey. Depicted is an eagle (the No. 2 Company) in flight with a very small man (a member of a rival Company) in its talons. The unique canton shows a miniature national flag of Ghana instead of a black star in the yellow band of a larger Ghana flag. Appliqued figures are hand sewn with embroidered details. Cotton textile. 53in x 36.5in. Published in “Emblems of Power” p. 69. This book is only available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. Collected in Fante region of Ghana in 2005 from Baba Moustafa Yaro and Emanuel Nii-Attram. (B) This is a dramatic, very rare vertical flag. Less than 10% of Asafo flags are vertical. It was probably commissioned for the installation of a woman named Obatan as Commander (Asafohema) of the Company which owned this flag. Only rarely were women selected to lead Asafo Companies. Obatan has chosen a female bush spirit known to protect her children and friends as her emblem. Cotton textile, hand sewn, with embroidered details. Ensign is a modified Union Jack. 56.5in. x 36in. Collected in Ghana from Baba Mahama.
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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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