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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BLOLO BLA SPIRIT WIFE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. This elegant, beautifully carved statue has rich patina resulting from having been ritually rubbed by its owner. Spirit spouse sculptures are carved on instruction from a village diviner. According to Baule belief, each person has a spouse in the spirit world who is manifested in carvings such as this. The spirit spouse can exert a positive or negative influence on a person’s life. H15.5in. W2.75in. Wood, pigment. See “The Tribal Arts of Africa” by J-B. Bacquart. 1998 pp.48-49.
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BLOLO BLA SPIRIT WIFE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. This elegant, beautifully carved statue has rich patina resulting from having been ritually rubbed by its owner. Spirit spouse sculptures are carved on instruction from a village diviner. According to Baule belief, each person has a spouse in the spirit world who is manifested in carvings such as this. The spirit spouse can exert a positive or negative influence on a person’s life. H15.5in. W2.75in. Wood, pigment. See “The Tribal Arts of Africa” by J-B. Bacquart. 1998 pp.48-49.
High Bid:
$70.00 – estate
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot