Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.
Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
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Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
***NOTE*** Shipping is available on all items.
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Auction of African art from a private New York collection to be sold online only by AARauctions. Fine pieces from West and Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gabon, Liberia, Mali/ Niger and Ethiopia incl. gold weights, statues, military flags, masks, pendants, textiles and more.
Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
Payment is due by Thursday, October 8 at 3PM!
Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, October 9 at 3PM no exceptions!
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, PayPal, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice. To pay by PayPal, send money to info@aarauctions.com.
***NOTE*** Shipping is available on all items.
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KNEELING FEMALE FETISH FIGURE/PUPPET. Collected in Lomé, Togo. Arms articulated at shoulders. Used in ceremonies celebrating Mami Wata, a water spirit (hence the blue color) who brings or takes away wealth. Figures such as this are found in shrines assembled by priests and priestesses from gifts contributed by devotees, much as in the Vodun religion. H13in. W5in. Wood, paint, gilt metal necklace. See “A History of Art in Africa” 2001 pp. 326-327.
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KNEELING FEMALE FETISH FIGURE/PUPPET. Collected in Lomé, Togo. Arms articulated at shoulders. Used in ceremonies celebrating Mami Wata, a water spirit (hence the blue color) who brings or takes away wealth. Figures such as this are found in shrines assembled by priests and priestesses from gifts contributed by devotees, much as in the Vodun religion. H13in. W5in. Wood, paint, gilt metal necklace. See “A History of Art in Africa” 2001 pp. 326-327.
High Bid:
$35.00 – bandito
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot