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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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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KNEELING FEMALE FIGURE. Yoruba people, Nigeria. This sculpture was probably part of an altar ensemble dedicated to a deity or orisha. The kneeling position is that of a supplicant. The distinctive coiffure is an abstract version of the cockscomb (agogo) style in which the hair is divided into three braided sections. The two side braids are pulled tight in the center forming a cap whereas the central braid is used to create a crest over a supporting armature running from the front to the back of the head. The exceptionally large, dramatic crest on this sculpture is a testament to the remarkable skill of the sculptor who may have been a student of the great Yoruba master carver, Bamgboshe of Osi-Ilorin. H25in. W6.5in. Wood, pigment.
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KNEELING FEMALE FIGURE. Yoruba people, Nigeria. This sculpture was probably part of an altar ensemble dedicated to a deity or orisha. The kneeling position is that of a supplicant. The distinctive coiffure is an abstract version of the cockscomb (agogo) style in which the hair is divided into three braided sections. The two side braids are pulled tight in the center forming a cap whereas the central braid is used to create a crest over a supporting armature running from the front to the back of the head. The exceptionally large, dramatic crest on this sculpture is a testament to the remarkable skill of the sculptor who may have been a student of the great Yoruba master carver, Bamgboshe of Osi-Ilorin. H25in. W6.5in. Wood, pigment.
High Bid:
$60.00 – ken47kay
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot