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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IBEJI TWINS. Yoruba people, Nigeria. Prized by collectors, these miniature female and male figures clad in robes adorned with cowrie shells represent deceased twins. Because the spirits of twins strongly influence the lives of Yoruba people, the sculptures are honored with libations and prayers. The taller female twin has braided hair pulled in an arch over her head. Beneath the robes are fully sculpted female and male bodies. H11.25in. W6.5in. H10.75in. W6in. Wood, cowrie shells, cloth, pigment.
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IBEJI TWINS. Yoruba people, Nigeria. Prized by collectors, these miniature female and male figures clad in robes adorned with cowrie shells represent deceased twins. Because the spirits of twins strongly influence the lives of Yoruba people, the sculptures are honored with libations and prayers. The taller female twin has braided hair pulled in an arch over her head. Beneath the robes are fully sculpted female and male bodies. H11.25in. W6.5in. H10.75in. W6in. Wood, cowrie shells, cloth, pigment.
High Bid:
$100.00 – kaporo
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot