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.


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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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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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NIGERIAN HOE-LIKE CURRENCY. Although some pieces are attributed to the same tribe, the forms varied among tribal villages. Each hand forged iron on custom base. (A) Chamba people. Slightly concave round blade with spike (which would have been inserted in a wood handle) splitting at the end into 2 curls, indicating that this was a non-functional object. Used as bride price payment to family of prospective bride. Collected in Mubi village in northeast Nigeria in 1904. H 7.5in. (B) Hausa and Tangale people, Nigeria. Collected in Kaltungo village in the Gombe region of the Jos plateau. This round currency was known to the Hausa as Kwasunting, with the typical bride price being 50 pieces. On custom base. H 7in. (C) Chamba people, Gayum village. Dates from the mid-19th century. A ceremonial object used as bride price. Hand forged iron. H 10in. (D) Chamba people. Elongated form used as bride price. Typical vertical striations made by blacksmith on the surface. H 15in. (E) Chamba people. Elegant curved spike with curled point. Used as currency. H 7in.

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NIGERIAN HOE-LIKE CURRENCY. Although some pieces are attributed to the same tribe, the forms varied among tribal villages. Each hand forged iron on custom base. (A) Chamba people. Slightly concave round blade with spike (which would have been inserted in a wood handle) splitting at the end into 2 curls, indicating that this was a non-functional object. Used as bride price payment to family of prospective bride. Collected in Mubi village in northeast Nigeria in 1904. H 7.5in. (B) Hausa and Tangale people, Nigeria. Collected in Kaltungo village in the Gombe region of the Jos plateau. This round currency was known to the Hausa as Kwasunting, with the typical bride price being 50 pieces. On custom base. H 7in. (C) Chamba people, Gayum village. Dates from the mid-19th century. A ceremonial object used as bride price. Hand forged iron. H 10in. (D) Chamba people. Elongated form used as bride price. Typical vertical striations made by blacksmith on the surface. H 15in. (E) Chamba people. Elegant curved spike with curled point. Used as currency. H 7in.

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