African Art Collection Auction Ending 1/25

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, January 28 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, January 29 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.
THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

Hahner-Herzog I.H., M. Kecskési, L. Vadja. “African Masks”1998.
Bacquart J-B. “The Tribal Arts of Africa” 1998.
Phillips T. “Africa. The Art of a Continent” 1999.
Clarke D. “The Art of African Textiles” 1997.
Rosen M.S., Rosen P.P. “Masks from West and Central Africa” 2013.
Gillow J. “African Textiles” 2003.
Kreamer CM, Fee S. “Objects as Envoys” 2002(the entire book is devoted to Madagascar textiles).
Stepan P. “Spirits Speak” 2005. Lamb V., Lamb A. “Sierra Leone Weaving” 1984.

“EMBLEMS OF POWER. ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA” BY M.S. AND P.P. ROSEN IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE AUTHORS AT ppr2001@med.cornell.edu PRICE POSTPAID IN US IS $25.00; OUTSIDE US POSTPAID $35.00.

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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, January 28 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, January 29 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.
THE FOLLOWING COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REFERENCES ARE CITED BY THE AUTHOR(S) NAME AND PUBLICATION DATE IN VARIOUS LOTS:

Hahner-Herzog I.H., M. Kecskési, L. Vadja. “African Masks”1998.
Bacquart J-B. “The Tribal Arts of Africa” 1998.
Phillips T. “Africa. The Art of a Continent” 1999.
Clarke D. “The Art of African Textiles” 1997.
Rosen M.S., Rosen P.P. “Masks from West and Central Africa” 2013.
Gillow J. “African Textiles” 2003.
Kreamer CM, Fee S. “Objects as Envoys” 2002(the entire book is devoted to Madagascar textiles).
Stepan P. “Spirits Speak” 2005. Lamb V., Lamb A. “Sierra Leone Weaving” 1984.

“EMBLEMS OF POWER. ASAFO FLAGS FROM GHANA” BY M.S. AND P.P. ROSEN IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE AUTHORS AT ppr2001@med.cornell.edu PRICE POSTPAID IN US IS $25.00; OUTSIDE US POSTPAID $35.00.

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#21 – RITUAL SPOON. Dan people, Ivory Coast. The handle of this ritual spoon is formed by the bust of a woman with typical Dan features consisting of a three-lobed braided hairstyle, three neck rings (symbolic of good health), an ample bosom (symbolic of a nurturing role), and an umbilical hernia (symbolic of maternity). Three is a number associated with good fortune in many African cultures. The upper part of the bowl suggests the hips of a crouching woman, especially when the spoon is viewed from the back. Spoons like this are presented to a village woman who is an outstanding farmer and cook. It is used in ceremonial functions where the honored woman serves rice to the village. H 22in. W 4in. Wood, pigment. See Bacquart 1998 p. 38.

RITUAL SPOON. Dan people, Ivory Coast. The handle of this ritual spoon is formed by the bust of a woman with typical Dan features consisting of a three-lobed braided hairstyle, three neck rings (symbolic of good health), an ample bosom (symbolic of a nurturing role), and an umbilical hernia (symbolic of maternity). Three is a number associated with good fortune in many African cultures. The upper part of the bowl suggests the hips of a crouching woman, especially when the spoon is viewed from the back. Spoons like this are presented to a village woman who is an outstanding farmer and cook. It is used in ceremonial functions where the honored woman serves rice to the village. H 22in. W 4in. Wood, pigment. See Bacquart 1998 p. 38.

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RITUAL SPOON. Dan people, Ivory Coast. The handle of this ritual spoon is formed by the bust of a woman with typical Dan features consisting of a three-lobed braided hairstyle, three neck rings (symbolic of good health), an ample bosom (symbolic of a nurturing role), and an umbilical hernia (symbolic of maternity). Three is a number associated with good fortune in many African cultures. The upper part of the bowl suggests the hips of a crouching woman, especially when the spoon is viewed from the back. Spoons like this are presented to a village woman who is an outstanding farmer and cook. It is used in ceremonial functions where the honored woman serves rice to the village. H 22in. W 4in. Wood, pigment. See Bacquart 1998 p. 38.

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