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.

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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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#76 – CEREMONIAL SWORD. Bapoto/Ngombe people, Democratic Republic of Congo. Swords with this form come from the north western region where blacksmiths have a centuries-long tradition of forging iron weapons. These swords, emblems of membership in a secret society, were carried during important ceremonies. The ball at the end of the handle, referred to as the “head”, consists of “magical” plant material encase in the skin of a feline predator that was killed by the owner. The blade and the oval shaft are decorated with engraved designs of symbolic, ritual significance. Dated 1930s to early 1940s. Rarely used as “currency” in important transactions. Hand forged. H 24.5in. Iron, wood, leather, plant material, string.

CEREMONIAL SWORD. Bapoto/Ngombe people, Democratic Republic of Congo. Swords with this form come from the north western region where blacksmiths have a centuries-long tradition of forging iron weapons. These swords, emblems of membership in a secret society, were carried during important ceremonies. The ball at the end of the handle, referred to as the “head”, consists of “magical” plant material encase in the skin of a feline predator that was killed by the owner. The blade and the oval shaft are decorated with engraved designs of symbolic, ritual significance. Dated 1930s to early 1940s. Rarely used as “currency” in important transactions. Hand forged. H 24.5in. Iron, wood, leather, plant material, string.

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CEREMONIAL SWORD. Bapoto/Ngombe people, Democratic Republic of Congo. Swords with this form come from the north western region where blacksmiths have a centuries-long tradition of forging iron weapons. These swords, emblems of membership in a secret society, were carried during important ceremonies. The ball at the end of the handle, referred to as the “head”, consists of “magical” plant material encase in the skin of a feline predator that was killed by the owner. The blade and the oval shaft are decorated with engraved designs of symbolic, ritual significance. Dated 1930s to early 1940s. Rarely used as “currency” in important transactions. Hand forged. H 24.5in. Iron, wood, leather, plant material, string.

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