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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NGANGA DI PHOMBE FACE MASK. Yombe people, Democratic Republic of Congo. These masks with a relatively naturalistic appearance were worn by a ritual diviner who was able to detect witchcraft and other causes of social discord in the community. The absence of a knob on the top of the head indicates that this mask is associated with a male spirit. H10.5in. W7in. Wood, pigment. See “Masks from West and Central Africa” by Mary S. and Paul P. Rosen 2013 p.186.
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NGANGA DI PHOMBE FACE MASK. Yombe people, Democratic Republic of Congo. These masks with a relatively naturalistic appearance were worn by a ritual diviner who was able to detect witchcraft and other causes of social discord in the community. The absence of a knob on the top of the head indicates that this mask is associated with a male spirit. H10.5in. W7in. Wood, pigment. See “Masks from West and Central Africa” by Mary S. and Paul P. Rosen 2013 p.186.
High Bid:
$45.00 – bigslickny1
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot