African Art Collection Auction Ending 9/28

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 Monday, October 3 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 4 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:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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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 Monday, October 3 at 3PM!

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Tuesday, October 4 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:

ROSEN PP, ROSEN MS “MASKS FROM WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA” 2013
SPRING C “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 1989
GILLOW J “AFRICAN TEXTILES” 2003
BACQUART J-B “THE TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA” 1998
ADLER P, BARNARD N “AFRICAN MAJESTY” 1992
PHILLIPS T “AFRICA. ART OF A CONTINENT” 1999
ROSEN MS, ROSEN PP “THE COLORFUL SOGO BÒ PUPPETS OF MALI” 2012
ROY CD, WHEELOCK TGB. “LAND OF THE FLYING MASKS” 2007

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#62 – RITUAL PRIEST’S DUGE CHAINS (2) AND BRACELET. Dogon people, Mali. According to Dogon belief, the stones attached to the chain are duge which symbolize the bones of ancestors and the creator God’s egg from which the world was created. The stones are retrieved from caves where ancestors were buried. Probably dating from the early 20th century. (A) Bracelet and chain mounted in shadow box measuring H 16in W 12in. (B) Chain with elongated paired links of twisted iron and oval ritual stone in iron basket. L 14in. Iron, stone. (C) Chain with miniature blacksmith’s tongs and pins which are used ritually to defend against persons with evil intentions. Chain has finer links where it goes around wearer’s neck. L 23in. Iron.

RITUAL PRIEST’S DUGE CHAINS (2) AND BRACELET. Dogon people, Mali. According to Dogon belief, the stones attached to the chain are duge which symbolize the bones of ancestors and the creator God’s egg from which the world was created. The stones are retrieved from caves where ancestors were buried. Probably dating from the early 20th century. (A) Bracelet and chain mounted in shadow box measuring H 16in W 12in. (B) Chain with elongated paired links of twisted iron and oval ritual stone in iron basket. L 14in. Iron, stone. (C) Chain with miniature blacksmith’s tongs and pins which are used ritually to defend against persons with evil intentions. Chain has finer links where it goes around wearer’s neck. L 23in. Iron.

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RITUAL PRIEST’S DUGE CHAINS (2) AND BRACELET. Dogon people, Mali. According to Dogon belief, the stones attached to the chain are duge which symbolize the bones of ancestors and the creator God’s egg from which the world was created. The stones are retrieved from caves where ancestors were buried. Probably dating from the early 20th century. (A) Bracelet and chain mounted in shadow box measuring H 16in W 12in. (B) Chain with elongated paired links of twisted iron and oval ritual stone in iron basket. L 14in. Iron, stone. (C) Chain with miniature blacksmith’s tongs and pins which are used ritually to defend against persons with evil intentions. Chain has finer links where it goes around wearer’s neck. L 23in. Iron.

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$40.00 – qaleer

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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