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.

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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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#54 – FEMALE CHI WARA HEAD CREST MASK. Bamana people, Mali. These masks represent the mythical roan antelope that the Bamana people believe taught them how to farm. Upright masks such as this come from the eastern and central regions of Mali. The baby antelope on the back of the female antelope head crest symbolizes human beings whose survival in Mali depends on farming. Chi wara appear in male/female pairs representing, respectively, the sun and the earth. The sculptures are worn attached to a small basket that is affixed to the top of the dancer’s head. H 35in. W 8in. Wood, plant fibers, cloth, beads, string, horse hair, leather. See Rosen 2013 pp. 94-95 and Bacquart 1998 pp. 64-67.

FEMALE CHI WARA HEAD CREST MASK. Bamana people, Mali. These masks represent the mythical roan antelope that the Bamana people believe taught them how to farm. Upright masks such as this come from the eastern and central regions of Mali. The baby antelope on the back of the female antelope head crest symbolizes human beings whose survival in Mali depends on farming. Chi wara appear in male/female pairs representing, respectively, the sun and the earth. The sculptures are worn attached to a small basket that is affixed to the top of the dancer’s head. H 35in. W 8in. Wood, plant fibers, cloth, beads, string, horse hair, leather. See Rosen 2013 pp. 94-95 and Bacquart 1998 pp. 64-67.

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FEMALE CHI WARA HEAD CREST MASK. Bamana people, Mali. These masks represent the mythical roan antelope that the Bamana people believe taught them how to farm. Upright masks such as this come from the eastern and central regions of Mali. The baby antelope on the back of the female antelope head crest symbolizes human beings whose survival in Mali depends on farming. Chi wara appear in male/female pairs representing, respectively, the sun and the earth. The sculptures are worn attached to a small basket that is affixed to the top of the dancer’s head. H 35in. W 8in. Wood, plant fibers, cloth, beads, string, horse hair, leather. See Rosen 2013 pp. 94-95 and Bacquart 1998 pp. 64-67.

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