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.
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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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Auction Info
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
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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
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RARE ZONG AND MANDJONG DOWRY CURRENCY. Eastern Bakwele people, Gabon and Congo (Sembé and Liouesso villages). A subgroup of the Kwele people, the Bakwele number about 15,000 persons. (A) The zong was introduced early in the 20th century by traders of the N’Goko Sangha Company to exchange for ivory and rubber. It was called “commodity currency”. Later, zong were presented by a man to a prospective bride’s family as payment in a marriage contract, generally tied in bundles (mezong) of 10. The first examples in Western collections were described in the early 20th century. On custom base. Iron with fine patina. H 18in. (B) The Mandjong is “considered to be one of the most elegant forms ever made by an African smith’s hands”. Used as payment to confirm a marriage contract (bride wealth) until the mid-20th century when up to 100 Mandjong might be required. On custom base. This example is dated 1900-1925. Hand forged iron. H 20in. Ex Roberto Ballarini collection Milan, Italy.
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RARE ZONG AND MANDJONG DOWRY CURRENCY. Eastern Bakwele people, Gabon and Congo (Sembé and Liouesso villages). A subgroup of the Kwele people, the Bakwele number about 15,000 persons. (A) The zong was introduced early in the 20th century by traders of the N’Goko Sangha Company to exchange for ivory and rubber. It was called “commodity currency”. Later, zong were presented by a man to a prospective bride’s family as payment in a marriage contract, generally tied in bundles (mezong) of 10. The first examples in Western collections were described in the early 20th century. On custom base. Iron with fine patina. H 18in. (B) The Mandjong is “considered to be one of the most elegant forms ever made by an African smith’s hands”. Used as payment to confirm a marriage contract (bride wealth) until the mid-20th century when up to 100 Mandjong might be required. On custom base. This example is dated 1900-1925. Hand forged iron. H 20in. Ex Roberto Ballarini collection Milan, Italy.
High Bid:
$110.00 – vacilles
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot