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.
Auction Info
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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ASAFO MILITIA COMPANY FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. This flag shows members of a No. 2 Company cooperating in moving a load. Stocking caps they are wearing, part of the regalia of some Asafo Companies, are rarely seen on flags. The canton is inspired by the British Union Jack. H38in. W66in. Cotton textile. Hand sewn appliquéd figures with hand embroidered details with identical images on both sides of the flag. See “Emblems of Power. Asafo Flags from Ghana” by Mary S. and Paul P. Rosen 2014. This 103 page color illustrated book can be purchased exclusively from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. Post paid price in U.S. $25.00; post paid price outside U.S. $35.00.
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ASAFO MILITIA COMPANY FLAG. Fante people, Ghana. This flag shows members of a No. 2 Company cooperating in moving a load. Stocking caps they are wearing, part of the regalia of some Asafo Companies, are rarely seen on flags. The canton is inspired by the British Union Jack. H38in. W66in. Cotton textile. Hand sewn appliquéd figures with hand embroidered details with identical images on both sides of the flag. See “Emblems of Power. Asafo Flags from Ghana” by Mary S. and Paul P. Rosen 2014. This 103 page color illustrated book can be purchased exclusively from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. Post paid price in U.S. $25.00; post paid price outside U.S. $35.00.
High Bid:
$500.00 – afeg
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot