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.
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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.
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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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BLOLO BLA FEMALE SPOUSE FIGURE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. This standing female figure supporting a baby on her back is a spouse from the spirit world. It is carved as specified by a diviner. The sculpture is kept in the person’s bedroom where it is offered food and consulted for advice on making decisions. The prized status of this particular figure is indicated by the strings of beads with which it is adorned. H19in. W4in. See “A History of Art in Africa” 2001 pp. 213-215.
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BLOLO BLA FEMALE SPOUSE FIGURE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. This standing female figure supporting a baby on her back is a spouse from the spirit world. It is carved as specified by a diviner. The sculpture is kept in the person’s bedroom where it is offered food and consulted for advice on making decisions. The prized status of this particular figure is indicated by the strings of beads with which it is adorned. H19in. W4in. See “A History of Art in Africa” 2001 pp. 213-215.
High Bid:
$70.00 – montanaman
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot