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This animal rod puppet head has the horns and ears of an antelope and a sharply dentate mouth suggestive of a carnivore. The significance of "Parti du Mali" is unclear in this context. Literally translated as "Party of Mali", the phrase could refer to a political organization. In a phrase such as "prendre parti" the word "parti" can mean to choose or to be on the side of something, in this instance Mali. "Parti" could be a misspelling of or pun on the word "Patrie," meaning country or homeland. The articulated mouth is held in place by string. H 31.5 in. Wood, paint, string.Page number 135 figures 148 A, B in the book: The colorful Sogo Bò Puppets of Mali, Mary Sue Rosen Paul, Paul Peter Rosen. Pickup only.

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Headcrest Mask, Ijo, Nigeria. 12.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 128 figure 176 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013. Pickup only.

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This Koreduga horse rod puppet carved from a single piece of wood has brass applique on its face, a mane and tail of hair, and a saddle. Mild insect damage is present. H 36 in. Wood, brass, hair, rope. Page number 107 figures 117 A, B in the book: The colorful Sogo Bò Puppets of Mali, Mary Sue Rosen Paul, Paul Peter Rosen.

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Koranko Body Mask, Guinea, Sierra Leone. 37.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 10 figure 10 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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This mask of Jine, a bush spirit, has human facial features and the horns of a goat or an antelope. H 19 in. Wood, paint, fiber. Page number 147 figure 171 in the book: The colorful Sogo Bò Puppets of Mali, Mary Sue Rosen Paul, Paul Peter Rosen.

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Headcrest Mask, Ijo, Nigeria. 8" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 126 figures 172, 173 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Face mask (Gla) Bete People Liberia; Ivory Coast. 13" tall. Page number 27 figure 21 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Cache Sex, Handsewn with Beads and Cowries, Cameroon. 8" tall.

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CROSS PENDANTS (3). Ethiopia. One in the form of a Star of David. H 2in.-3in. Hand cast nickel-silver alloy.

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Temne Antelope Sculpture, Sierra Leone. 12.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011.

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CROSS PENDANTS (3). Ethiopia. Worn by Ethiopian Coptic Christians. There is a nearly infinite variety of designs. H 2in.-2.5in. Hand cast nickel-silver alloy.

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Pende Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. 16" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 183 figure 257 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Small Dogon Door, Mali. 13.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “Materials Transformed The Art of African Sculpture From the Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2012.

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Headdress Mask, Egungun, Yoruba, Nigeria. 44" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 131 figures 179, 180, & 181 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Face mask, Nunuma, Burkina Faso. 13" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 103 figures 136 & 137 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Ten Kenya Maasai tribe hand carved wood figurines incl three lions with incised mains showing teeth, larger being 7"L, four hand carved wood masks all depicting elephants with incised trunks larger being 9.5"T, two hand carved panther figurines with one climbing down tree to young panther, larger being approx. 8.75"T.

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Kuba Cup With Handle, Democratic Republic of Congo. 7.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “Materials Transformed The Art of African Sculpture From the Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2012.

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Anang, Ibibio, Nigeria. 18.5" tall. Provenance - Exhibition: “More Than A Pretty Face: Masks from West and Central Africa From the Rosen African Art Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2011. Page number 140 figure 194 in the book: Masks From West and Central Africa A Celebration of Color and Form. Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen. Atglen, PA, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2013.

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Pair Of Iron Dogon Figures, “Very old,” Mali. Provenance - Exhibition: “Materials Transformed The Art of African Sculpture From the Mary Sue and Paul Peter Rosen Collection.” Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 2012, Iron oil lantern dogon mali, Solid Cast Brass, The Nile Perch or Capitane, Ivory Coast, & Brass Chameleon, “Unusual.” handcast with traditional decoration depicting water, Mali. Largest being 18.5" tall.

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Asafo Militia flag depicting a Chief in a patterned robe pointing to an odum tree which is the source of his spiritual powers and authority. A member of the Asafo Company is looking on. Message: All members of the Company are protected by the Chief. Proverb: A Chief is like an odum tree; he has no front or back (he is responsible for everyone). The canton is an unusual modification of the Union Jack. The figures are hand sewn with embroidered details. Cotton textile. 59.5in. X 30.5in.