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Lenox dessert plates, blue/white cups, toleware trays, tea pots, cut glass, depression items, small decanters wall plates, plus more dishes, fashion prints, mirror, pastel painting framed watercolor of young girl with roses, 4 piece painted corner book stand or display area, all in great condition.

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Kitchen ware, including, baking dishes, iron corn bread pans, tole ware tray, enamel pots and pans, china, watercolor, paint by no., metal cake carrier bowling balls for the garden, books, metal chargers, cool suitcase that converts to table and picnic package, linins plus much more.

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28 new or nearly new Lampshades of various sizes and 7 good for frame only, 4 large mirrors in various degrees of condition but all usable.

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24 pieces of Ransburg Pottery C1911, includes 5 cookie jars all with lids and different colors, one black pitcher with lid, one small blue teapot with lid, one large red pitcher, one small red creamer, 2 sets of red salt/pepper shakers, one red sugar shaker and one black pepper shaker. all are in fairly good condition.

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Large painted white display case or dining room unit. Measures 61"X70"X25". In great condition.

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Oriental red wool runner measures 30"X96". In great condition.

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Oriental beige/red wool runner measures 32"X96". In great condition.

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Oriental beige/red &black wool runner measures 29 1/2"X96". In fair condition, needs cleaning

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Oriental beige/red/green wool rug measures 74"x47". In very good condition.

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Oriental green/beige/black wool rug measures 28"x110" in great condition.

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2 small oriental green/beige and rust nylon rug. Measure 27"x44".Both n great condition

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Oriental red/beige wool rug measures 67"x48". In very good condition, needs cleaning.

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Oriental green/blue/rose wool runner measures 186"x32".in good condition, needs cleaning.

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Oriental green/beige and red wool runner. Measures 30"x96". In good condition, needs cleaning.

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Oriental black/red/beige wool rug. Measures 44"x58". In good condition, needs a cleaning.

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Oriental beige/green and black wool runner. Measures 98"x32", fair condition needs cleaning

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1950's Heywood Wakefield Champagne desk and chair. 29"Tx43.5"Wx21.5"D. Desk and chair have some finish blemishes.

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Vintage pin back buttons including political, sports, entertainment, union, utility and more.

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Collectibles lot including clocks, compasses; child's teacups/saucers; silver-plated tea service; vintage syrup pot. Featuring Jefferson Golden Hour clock in running condition; Bakelite plastic clock (not functional); 3 pocket compasses; Homan Quadruple Plate tea service; Hazel Atlas pastel dessert ware.

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Vintage advertising and tole items including tin boxes and cans, pill boxes; banking items; thermometer and more. Includes modern painted tole pieces by Jean Dewey and "Prudence".

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Antique pine cupboard 72"Tx33"Wx14.5"D, single piece.

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Mid 20th c. Federal style mahogany dining room furniture including dining room table 29"Tx54"Wx42"D (width includes two 10.75"W leaves that store internally); 6 lyre back chairs (one arm chair and 5 side chairs); buffet labeled The Flint Bruce Co. Hartford 33"Tx53"Wx20"D. All pieces have some finish scratches. Rug, small table and other items appearing in backgrounds of photos are not included. Large heavy items located on main level of home. Bring assistance for safe removal.

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Custom made camel back loveseat with deep rose Sturbridge upholstery, 33"Tx57"Wx28"D, manufactured in Chicopee, MA in the early 1980's, plus modern mahogany tea table, 25.5"Tx28"Wx18"D, has two pull out side trays. Large heavy items located on main level of home. Bring assistance for safe removal.

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20th c. mahogany serpentine front secretary, 42"Tx36"Wx18.5"D. Heavy item located on 2nd floor. Bring assistance for safe removal.

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Two antique oak dressers including 3 drawer dresser 31"Tx36"Wx17"D and a 5 drawer dresser 46.5x33x17.5"D (top drawer sticks). Heavy items located on second floor. Bring assistance for safe removal.

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Vintage cameras, lenses, film, flashbulbs, filters, etc. lot. Featuring several 35mm film cameras; Polaroid cameras; Kodak cameras; unused film.

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Vintage toys, knives, harmonica and music, French straight razor, leather working tools. Featuring Gene Autry cap gun (functional); Buck pocket knife and other knives; Viewmaster viewer and slides; etc.

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Power tools including a new Master Mechanic 6" bench grinder; Bosch B7000 sander; Makita 125mm disk sander; Black & Decker router and circular saw; etc.

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Morso cast iron wood burning stove in good condition 28"Tx13"Wx28"L,

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Vintage metal toy trucks including 2 early Buddy L trucks, both approx. 20"L; numerous Tonka trucks; plus a Flexible Flyer sled.

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Boy Scout collectibles including numerous patches; books; Norman Rockwell 35mm slide collection of his Boy Scout artwork; First Day Issue Boy Scout stamps; 1919 Issue of Lone Scout Magazine; neckerchiefs; etc.

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Jewelry etc. lot including pair of small floral carved coral earrings with marked 14k gold backs; Krementz gold overlay necklace with opal pendant; 23"L double strand necklace with clasp marked "Gold" weighing approx. 6 grams (actual gold content is unknown); silver items with combined weight of approx. 140 grams including 7 bangle bracelets (some marked sterling); sterling ID bracelet dated 1944; pair of sterling buttercup earrings; sterling and enamel peacock pin; misc. costume jewelry; two dresser top jewelry cabinets; vintage alligator style purse labeled Sterling; antique top hat; 33.5"L antique walking stick; 2.25"W art glass paperweight; etc.

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Antique Turkish hand woven oriental prayer rug, 39.5"x66", has wear and a few small holes.

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Signed E. L. Field water color painting of a village on a river, 11"Tx20"W. Framed under glass. Has one spot of foxing on left of center.

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Antique and vintage items including 11"T tole candle mold; painted tole tray 22"x16"; painted wooden tray 22.5"x16"; oak desk box 15.5"Lx3"Tx5"D; large quantity of vintage post cards and other ephemera, mostly from the 1950's.

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Several collector dolls plus Barbies, some new in the box. Includes doll(s) by Marie Osmond, Brinns, Shannon, an Ann Timmerman Arielle limited edition doll, new in the box with COA; etc. Also included are four Victorian Elegance Barbies, new in the box; a Vanna Barbie doll, new in the box; and a Hollywood Hair Barbie, new in the box.

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OKUY FACE MASK. Punu people, Gabon. It is worn by a member of the Okuy Society who dances on stilts at funerals. The diamond-shaped forehead scarification has 9 bumps, and there are oval scarifications at the corners of the mouth. The coiffure is divided into 3 sections with a large central lobe. Wood, pigment. H 13.5in. See Rosen/Rosen 2013 pp 164-169.

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EKUK FACE MASK. Kwele people, Gabon. Worn by a member of the Bwete Society, this mask represents the head of a Bongo antelope which is considered to be forest spirit. Ekuk means “things of the forest”. Wood, pigment. H 23in. See Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 170.

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CHI WARA HEADCREST MASK. Bamana people, Mali. This mask represents a male roan antelope. In Bamana mythology, knowledge of farming was acquired by observing the roan antelope, aardvark, and pangolin. The vertical form is characteristic of central and eastern Mali. Chi wara are danced in male and female pairs with the male leading the female. This mask is attached to a cloth covered basketry cap. Tufts of animal hair are held in place by leather caps at the tips of the horns. Wood, beads, leather, animal hair, cloth, basketry cap, string. H 37in (with cap). See Rosen/Rosen 2013 pp 94-95.

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KASSA WEDDING BLANKET. Peul (Fulani) people, Mali/Niger. This textile provides protection against mosquitoes and warmth on cold nights. It was made from 9 hand woven 6in strips loosely sewn together so that a damaged strip can more easily be replaced. The decorative designs have an hourglass shape with central tufting. Cotton. 99.5inx54in. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York 2009.

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KOTA-STYLE RELIQUARY FIGURE. Obamba subgroup of the Kota people, Gabon. These copper-clad sculptures were guardian figures inserted in the tops of bark boxes that contained the bones of ancestors. Among the 6 forms of reliquary figures, the Obamba style features the large curved coiffure seen in this example. Copper, nails, wood. H 19in. See Bacquart 1998 p 120-123.

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BEAUTIFUL VEINED PAPER WEIGHTS (2). Northeast coast of Madagascar. Made from ocean jasper found along the shore line that is mined at low tide. H 4.5in; 5.5in.

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ELU FACE MASK. Ogoni people, Nigeria. Masks like this are worn by men in masquerades that refer to various events and community traditions. The hinged jaw can be opened and closed with an audible click by movements of the wearer’s mouth. This example has 4 large teeth that are visible when the mouth is open. Unusual features are the orange color of the face and an earring. This mask was used by the Ogoni people or a neighboring tribe. Wood, paint, glass beads. H 9in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery, Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 117. See Lot #20.

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TRADITIONAL BOGOLAN (“MUD CLOTH”) TEXTILE. Bamana people, Mali. Hand painted with a black dye derived from mud. This example displays human figures along the borders and an intricate central design. It consists of seven hand woven, hand sewn strips. Collected in 2005 from Adramante Tandia. Cotton. 33inx59in.

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ODE-LAY SOCIETY HEADCREST MASK. Temne people, Sierra Leone. The Janus base of this old three-tier mask consists of two slightly different faces with Hindu-inspired features. Rising like a column from the Janus base is the bust of a fierce horned animal around whose neck are coiled two snakes. A small female bust is situated at the top. The knob on the forehead of the forward-facing Janus face is an amulet. Wood, paint. H 30in (without horns). See Rosen/Rosen 2013 pp 58-85 and attached text.

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FEMALE ROD PUPPET. Marka people, Mali. Hammered brass attached with nails to the face is reminiscent of a Marka-style mask. The arms are articulated at the shoulders. It is dressed in a hand woven cotton robe. On custom base. Wood, cloth, brass. H 21in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2011, the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2008, and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art New Jersey 2010. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2012 p.77.

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BLOLO BIAN MALE SPIRIT SPOUSE FIGURE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. The Baule believe that each person has a spirit spouse who helps solve personal and spiritual problems. The Blolo Bian statue, representing that spirit, is kept in the person’s room where it is offered libations. This finely carved example has elaborate body scarifications. Wood, pigment. H 14.5in. See Bacquart 1998 pp.48-49. (See Lot#13).

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ANCIENT ROYAL SCEPTOR. Bamum people, Cameroon. Excavated at the site of a Bamum royal palace. Spear form with points at each end. One point is decorated with a turtle. Hand cast brass with oxidized patina. H 19.5in.

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BLOLO BLA FEMALE SPIRIT SPOUSE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. Wood, pigment. H 16.5in. (See Lot# 11).

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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG (FRANKAA). Fante people, Ghana. This flag expresses the proverb, “You claim to be a man, but we have weighed your load and found you to be weak”. With this image, the Tuafo No 1 Asafo Company claims that it is stronger than a rival Company. The flag is dated “28/02/85” and was commissioned by the Company’s leader, Safohene Takyi. Cotton cloth with hand sewn appliquéd figures and embroidered details. Identical images on both sides. Clothing of the Chief and the man holding the scale is crushed velvet, an unusual feature. 62inx40.5in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012 and the SMA Father’s Museum of African Art New Jersey 2013. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 by MS Rosen/PP Rosen p78. This 103 page book with detailed descriptions of this and about 50 other Asafo flags and a detailed history of the Asafo militia tradition is available ONLY from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. Also see attached picture.

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MAN’S PRESTIGE (ADANUDO) CLOTH. Ewe people, Ghana. This cloth was collected in 2005 from Kwame Amoh in a village near the town of Kpetoe, an Ewe weaving center. Mr Amoh said he had owned it for many years and had worn it on important occasions. It features a single warp pattern in all of the 19 strips and many varied weft blocks. Single strips along each border lacking weft blocks illustrate the earliest form of Ewe weaving. Hand woven, hand sewn cotton. 115inx68in.

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PRESTIGE SPOON. Dan people, Liberia. Spoons such as this were awarded to the most hospitable and generous woman in a village. They were used to serve rice to villagers during festivals. Wood. H 18in. See Bacquart 1998 pp 36-38.

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GOLDWEIGHTS(4). Ivory Coast. Mudfish, rooster with snake, stork, antelope. Hand cast brass. 3in to 4in.

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KPELIYE FACE MASK. Senufo people, Ivory Coast. A chameleon is situated at the top of this mask between two short antelope horns. There is a peg-like beard below the mouth between two straight legs. This mask appears at Poro Society ceremonies. Wood, pigment. H13.5in. See Bacquart 1998 p 74.

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KENTE WRAPS (2). Ewe people, Ghana. (A) Woman’s wrap consisting of 13 hand woven and hand sewn strips with 5 different warp stripe patterns. Multiple representational designs known as “scriptures” including hands (x2), a man and bird, a man holding a snake, and a man with a hat. Obtained in 2005 from Osei Kojo who said it was then at least 65 years old. Cotton. 70inx42in. See Adler/Barnard 1992 Figs. 85-103. (B) Man’s robe made from 19 hand woven, hand sewn brown strips having a red and white warp dot pattern and various weft blocks. There is one leaf-shaped “scripture”. Collected from Artists Alliance Gallery Accra 2005. Cotton. 103inx59in.

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WARP IKAT MAN’S ROBE. Baule people, Ivory Coast. In the warp ikat method, sections of white warp threads are wrapped to resist the dye before the threads are immersed in indigo dye. Plain brightly colored weft threads are used to create the warp faced pattern. In this example made from 17 hand woven strips, the selvedge edges of each strip have been finished off with bright lavender thread and the ends have a fine white fringe. Cotton. 108inx72in. Ex Museum of African Art New York. See Gillow 2003 pp 76-77.

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PENDANTS (5). Coptic Christian people, Ethiopia. Four variants of cross form and one star. Silver-nickel alloy. 1.5in-3in.

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ELU FACE MASK. Ogoni people (?), Nigeria. The hair is arranged into 8 twisted spikes. This mask is slightly larger than the typical Elu mask and may belong to a tribe near the Ogoni. The lower jaw has a multitude of thin teeth. Wood, pigment. H 11in. Exhibited at the Free library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 117. See Lot #7.

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NGIL FACE MASK. Fang people, Gabon. Worn by a member of the Ngil Society, the mask has been painted white with kaolin clay to embody the spirits of ancestors. Scarifications are represented on the forehead and cheeks. Wood, pigment. H 24.5in. See Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 171.

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BOGOLAN (“MUD CLOTH”) TEXTILE. Bamana people, Mali. Made from 8 strips of hand woven, hand sewn cotton “country cloth” characterized by thick strands of yarn. This textile displays a stunning, colorful array of hand painted designs created with earth tone pigments. Cotton. 70inx47in.

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RUFFLED DANCE SKIRT. Kuba people, Democratic Republic of Congo. This old textile has a black cut pile border and characteristic hand embroidered designs on hand woven raffia cloth. Raffia cloth, pigment. 72inx25in. See Clarke 1997 pp 46-63.

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FACE MASK WITH OWL. Anang(Ibibio) people, Nigeria. A nocturnal animal with large frontal eyes like humans, exceptionally keen eyesight, and silent flight, the owl is associated with witchcraft and death. On this mask, the owl stands above a coiled snake, possibly a reference to Mami Wata, a water spirit. The face is decorated with lines and dots that are typical of Anang masks. Wood, paint. H 19in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. See Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 153 for a similar example.

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RITUAL RATTLE. Dogon people, Mali. The head of a rooster graces this superb example that was collected in the Bandiagara region of Mali near Mopti in 2005. The 12 rattle discs made from dried calabash shells have differing sizes and shapes that account for the distinctive sound it makes when shaken. The Bandiagara region is noted for beautiful cave paintings at the site where rattles such as this are used during initiation ceremonies for boys. On custom base. Wood, calabash. H 17in.

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WOMEN’S INDIGO WRAPS (3). Burkina Faso. All hand woven cotton cloth. Very soft from repeated washing, and tie dyed. (A) Dafing people. Fish, porcupines and various abstract designs. 70inx40in. (B) Gurunsi people (?) Checker board designs composed of chevron-shaped dots. Deep indigo color with a X-design border at both ends. Made from 15 narrow strips. 60inx50in. (C) Mossi people. Made from 7 strips with 3 different designs composed of chevron-shaped dots including the checkerboard pattern. Light and deep indigo strips. 56inx29in.

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FACE MASK, Dan people, Liberia. This mask has the male characteristics of a beard and large, round eyes encircled by metal discs. There are also metal teeth. The spirit of the mask is “activated” by the nail in it’s forehead. Wood, pigment, raffia, metal. H 9.5in. See Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 22.

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SICKLE-FORM CEREMONIAL THROWING KNIFE. Kirdi people, Chad/Cameroon. Although considered a type of throwing knife, these weapons were only displayed on ceremonial occasions where they were hand held or carried on a short staff inserted in the socket. Given the primitive conditions under which blacksmiths worked, it required great skill to forge the socket, twisted shaft, and flat bird head-shaped blade from a single rod of native smelted iron. For this reason, an object such as this was a prized possession. On custom base. H 16.5in. Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2006.

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GHANAIAN PUPPETS (2). (A) Ewe people. Hand puppet representing an elephant. Collected from Gadede Gilbert, puppet maker, in Accra 2005. Can be displayed on a capped bottle filled with water or sand. Calabash, printed Kente cloth, cowrie shells, wood. H 15in. (B) Ashante people. String puppet of a woman carrying a load of firewood on her head. She is dressed in a printed cotton blouse, skirt, and white sandals. Multiple articulated joints moved by strings. On custom base. The stem of the base fits into a socket in the back at the top of the skirt under the blouse. Wood, cloth, string, leather, metal. H 16in.

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DANCE SKIRT PANEL. Shoowa Kuba people, Democratic Republic of Congo. This exquisite textile displays complex cut pile design elements with diamonds and triangles in a criss cross pattern created by embroidery on hand woven raffia cloth. Raffia. 103.5inx20in. See Gillow 2003 pp 196-197.

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JOLLY (pronounced Jollay) SOCIETY HELMET MASK. Temne or Lokko people, Sierra Leone. Collected in 2003 from Cisse Amiata in Ropupu village. The helmet portion of this mask has 4 Hindu-inspired faces typically found on Mami Wata-related masks. The wearer peered through two small slits below one of the faces. A circular hole cut in the mask for ventilations was partly obscured by the cloth costume.The figure on top represents one of the acrobats who entertains at Jolly Society masquerades. In Sierra Leone sculpture, the presence of a man above a female (here 4 females) refers to the power of women as expressed in the commonly used expression, “woman tote man”. Brightly colored paints such as silver used here are common in Jolly Society masks. Wood, paint. H 18in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 62. See attached text.

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ASAFO MILITIA FLAG (FRANKAA). Fante people, Ghana. This flag reflects the patrilineal membership of an Asafo Company as expressed in proverbs such as, “It is with one of its own family that the bird roosts”. The flag depicts a mother hornbill bird (here a symbol of the Company elders) teaching three offspring (young Asafo Company initiates) how to fly. Unusual features are the eccentric position of the images as well as the brown and beige bands that frame them. The canton is a modified Union Jack in the form of a cross. Entirely hand sewn. Cotton textile. 59inx43in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2013, the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art New Jersey 2015, and the University of Memphis Tennessee 2016. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 by MS Rosen/ PP Rosen p 82. This 103 page book has detailed descriptions of this and about 50 other Asafo flags and a history of the Asafo militia tradition. It is available ONLY from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. See attached picture.

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TWO SPEARS. Democratic Republic of Congo. (A) Mongo people. This is primarily a prestige spear with a bell. Carrying this weapon indicated a person’s high rank in the community as represented by the bell and copper wire twisted on the shaft. Wood, iron, copper. H55in. (B) Kusu/Batella people (see original tag attached). From an old English collection. The iron point is balanced by a wooden knob at the base. The insertion of the iron shaft into the wood handle is wrapped with leather. Attached is an old C.B. Fenton & Co shipping tag with the inventory number “B353/E32”. Spear dates from the late 19th century. Wood, iron, leather. H 47in.

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WEST AFRICAN HOES WITH AMULETS. (A) Songhai people, Niger/Mali. This is referred to as an “iler” type of hoe. The iron wing-shaped hand forged blade is attached to a hand forged iron shaft. The handle portion of the shaft is decorated with amulet-inspired designs with 3 embedded brass bands that are intended to help the farmer to reap an abundant harvest. The iler-form blade is very effective for farming in the sandy soil of the southern Sahara or Sahel. The fine patina of the handle where the inscribed designs have been partly effaced attests to the long use of this implement. Iron, brass. H 55in. (B) Bamana people, Mali. This hoe was collected from a “champion” farmer in Wereba village. The rectangular knob on the shaft is an amulet. Fine patina on handle from use. Wood, iron. H 29in.

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SIERRA LEONE BUNDU (SOWEI) HELMET MASK AND MEDICINE HEAD. (A) Helmet mask, Sherbro people. Collected in 2004 from a village near Sumbaya. The object on top that resembles an up-side-down table is an amulet. Three tiers of additional medicine bundle amulets form part of the coiffure. The eyes are pierced by horizontal slits. On custom base. H 16in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p48. (B) Medicine head, Mende people. Collected from a village in the Kenema region in 2004. As free-standing objects or situated on a cloth and wood body, medicine heads are altars women consult for various issues including infertility. They are miniature solid replicas of Bundu helmet masks. Wood, pigment. H 9in.

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WOMAN’S INDIGO WRAP. Dogon people, Mali. Hand woven, hand sewn soft exceptionally deep indigo textile with resist-dyed chevron-shaped designs. Cotton. 57.5inx43.5in. Ex Museum for African Art New York 2003.

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MAMI WATA MASK. Yoruba people, western Nigeria near the Benin border. The female face has puffed out cheeks decorated with scarifications, and bulging eyes. A cloth band with a floral design tied in a bow surrounds her hair. The hair is braided and drawn over her forehead where it is held by a tie. A serpent encircles her face ending in a head with a gaping, tooth-lined mouth below her chin. The pupils of the woman’s eyes and the eyes of the serpent are flashlight bulbs. Mami Wata is a water spirit related to snakes. This mask was worn on top of the head, slightly pitched downward. It was probably placed on a cloth pad that contained substances which attracted the insects that damaged the interior. Wood, paint, flashlight bulbs. H 9in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 134.

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WINGED PLANK MASK. Bwa people, Burkina Faso. Representing a bird or a butterfly, this mask embodies the spirit of nature and the rebirth that accompanies rains after the dry season. It appears at initiations ceremonies, funerals, and festivals. Wood, pigment. H 58in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 106.

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WOMEN’S CLOTH (2). Ashante people, Ghana. (A) Collected in 2004 in Bonwire village, an Ashante weaving center. Said to have been woven by Opanin Kwame Kesse and estimated to be approximately 80 years old at that time. According to our informant, this is half of a larger man’s cloth that was divided by a Chief’s family after his death because they couldn’t decide who should get the whole cloth. The warp design consisting of a centered single white line on an indigo field is called “Ankonam”, meaning “I walk alone”. It symbolizes self motivation and independence. Made from 14 hand woven, hand sewn strips. Cotton, silk (in weft blocks).76inx44in. (B) Collected in Bonwire. The warp design of 6 white lines on an indigo field is called “Apea Akobi” in honor of a weaver of this name who lived and worked in Bonwire around 1750. Although not restricted today, cloth with this warp design was only worn by the Ashante King until early in the 20th century. It is made from 14 hand woven, hand sewn strips. Cotton, silk (in weft blocks) 81inx46in. See Adler/Barnard 1993 p164.

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FACE MASK. Anang (Ibibio) people, Nigeria. The man with parted hair seated astride this mask appears to be a European, possibly a celebrity. His identity would be revealed by the dance and accompanying song when it was worn. An interesting but unexplained oddity is the deliberate absence of the man’s feet. The missing left arm and hand probably held a snake. Despite this loss, the mask has an interesting presence. The face has Hindu-inspired features typical of Mami Wata sculptures. The interior shows extensive wear from use. Wood, paint, nails. H 21.5in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 146.

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ARON ARABAI MASK. Temne people, Sierra Leone. Temne masks such as this made from hammered brass are exceedingly rare. They represent the guardian spirit of a Chief and his clan. This mask is exceptional because of the extensive embossed designs. It is thought that the brass face was attached to a helmet mask. This mask was collected in 2004. Brass. H 11in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2012. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 32. See W.A. Hart “Aron Arabai: The Temne Mask of Chieftancy” in African Arts 1986; 19: 41-45, 91 (copy attached).

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FRANKAAKITSANYI DANCE SKIRT. Fante people, Ghana. The Asafo Militia flag (frankaa) is carried in battle and during ceremonial processions by specially trained members of the Company (frankaaakitsanyi) who will protect the flag with their lives and perform acrobatic feats with the flag on ceremonial occasions. Referred to as “flag dancers”, these men wear a traditional grass skirt that has bells and cowrie shells attached to the waist band. These skirts have important ritual significance and are rarely available to collectors. Raffia, grass, bells, cowrie shells. 32in.x23in. Exhibited at the Free Library Gallery Philadelphia 2013 and the SMA Fathers Museum of African Art 2014. Published in “Emblems of Power: Asafo Flags from Ghana” 2013 p 50. This book is ONLY available from the authors at ppr2001@med.cornell.edu. See attached image.

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KASSA WEDDING BLANKET. Peul (Fulani) people, Timbuktu region of northern Mali. Made from 8 hand woven, hand sewn stripes with bands of indigo weft designs. The use of weft threads of differing off white shades and thicker warp threads give the blanket a subtle, interesting texture. This textile would provide a dramatic accent in a contemporary design setting. Cotton. 99inx58in.

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YANGALEYA FACE MASK. Ligbi people, Ivory Coast/Ghana. This mask represents the hornbill, a bird with a strong beak and mythical qualities for members of the Do Society. H 13in. Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 31.

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JOLLY (pronounced Jollay) SOCIETY FACE MASK. Temne people, Sierra Leone. Representing a beautiful woman, this mask has a coiffure of abundant synthetic brown hair embellished with various items including beads, jewelry, and mirrors that protect the wearer against evil spirits. A small wooden antelope head is attached to the hair above the forehead. The male wearer of this mask would have been disguised by the colorful print cloth hanging below the mask. Because the mask is supported by a wire armature that fits over the wear’s head, it can be considered a ‘wire bender” mask. On custom base. Wood, paint, cloth, synthetic hair, decorative objects. H 13.5in (exclusive of cloth). Published in Rosen/Rosen 2013 p 88. See attached text.

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Pennsylvania Furniture Co. bedroom set incl 13 drawer long dresser 72" X 23" X 34"T, eight drawer tall dresser 42" X 22.5" X 52.5"T, both having dovetailed construction, all matching metal pulls with column decoration, also incl pair of three drawer removable marble top nightstands with metal pulls, dovetailed construction, and column decoration, 63.5"W headboard footboard, with rails. Pickup only.

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Entertainment stand having two door with one interior door, two interior shelves 34" X 22" X 34"T, heavily carved removable glass top coffee table having single drawer with dovetail construction with metal pull 48" X 32" X 20.5"T, heavily removable glass top side table 26"Dia X 26"T. Pickup only.

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Chairs incl pair of his and hers balloon back chairs having metal button decoration larger being 26.5"W, pair of uph arm chairs with removable cushions one having floral decorated slip cover 27.5"W, pair of wooden bar stools 26"T, pair of metal framed bar stools with "Fender" seat covers 29"T. Pickup only.

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73.5"W bed frame incl headboard footboard and rails with applied carved decoration throughout, from the historic Mohonk Mountain House founded by Albert Smiley in 1869. Pickup only.

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Grouping of elephant figurines incl some marked "Murano", "Atlantis", "Lion Crest Co. N.Y.", "Daum France", most being unmarked, largest being 9"T.

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Glass incl pair of green cut to clear vases, blue cut to clear bowl, stemware, raised candy dish with cover, bud vases, candlestick holders, also incl mirrored base serving tray with matching pourers, owls incl some being brass, resin, alabaster, wood, etc, also incl busts, steins, decorative pencil sharpeners, etc. Pickup only.

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Brass console shelf having three removable glass shelves 47.5" X 13.5" X 39.5"T, also incl brass coffee table frame with stretcher base 49.5" X 25" X 16"T. Pickup only.

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Framed artwork incl water color of landscape signed lower left appearing to be "Mcol", "High Holidays" pencil sketch marked lower right "41/175 Emanuel Schary", pencil sketch of women marked lower left "96/125" dated "1967" signed illegibly, oil on canvas of boat yard signed lower right "Griffin", hanging mirror with floral decoration, approx 30 unframed water colors, etc. Pickup only.

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Electronics incl Intellivision Intelligent television, Canon scanner model# F165400, JVC Quartz locked Auto-Return Direct Drive System, Emerson alarm clock, Dell keyboard, Magnavox radio, Canon VM-E2 8mm video camera & recorder in case, Dell monitor, speakers, Samson R11 vocal/recording microphone, etc. Pickup only.

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Eight table lamps five having figural decoration four affixed to metal bases, one being all porcelain, also incl one having column shaft with five fixtures, one porcelain having hand painted floral decoration, one being all metal having green coloring throughout, largest being approx 43"T, three matching floor lamps all having attached gooseneck lamp 72"T. Pickup only.

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Howard Miller battery powered carriage style clock, Seth Thomas wall clock, Hamilton mantle clock having time and strike, also incl wall clock having no visible markings with time and strike, largest being 15.5" X 6" X 26"T. Pickup only.

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China incl Lenox display swan, Lenox candlestick holders, Lenox dish, Delft style oriental figures, Bavaria decorative dishes, hand painted Nippon display plate,"Currier & Ivers "Winter in the Country" "Getting Ice" under glaze print by Royal" display plates, decorative hand painted plates marked on back "Israel", etc. Pickup only.

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Hand tools incl Sears battery charger/battery starter helper, socket wrench set, mini air compressor, screw drivers, hammers, dikes, clamps, c-clamps, razor blades, pliers, brooms, flood light, shop light, pale, etc. Pickup only.

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Glassware incl large vase, pitchers, creamer, candlestick holders, bud vase, stirring sticks, stemware, etc, largest being 11"T. Pickup only.

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Gorman Rupp Self-Priming centrifugal pump, model# 81 1/2A 6. Pickup only.

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Russian lacquered Matryoshka nesting dolls, nutcrackers, ornaments, and decorative pcs some having matte finish, some with markings on bottoms, etc. Pickup only.

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DvD's incl "The Running Man", "King of the Roaring 20's", "To The Manor Born", "The BBC Tudors Collection", "The Complete Thin Man Collection", "Mel Gibson in Tim", "Runaway Train", "26 Men", "Scarface", "A force of One", "Tango & Cash", "Bells of Innoncence", "The Bucket List", "Hitler's Twilight", "Magnum P.I.", "House On Haunted Hill", "The Whistle Blower", "Blue Steel", "Monsoon", "Satan Never Sleeps", "Boys From Brazil", "12 Angry Men", "Silent Rage", "The Border", "Bringing Out The Dead", "The War of 1812", "Good Guys Wear Black", "Grand Slam", "Homeboy", "Out", "Doctor Finlay", "Gang Busters", "The Public Enemy", "Passage", "Warriors of Wrestling", "Flesh and Blood", "Flying Wild", "The Wars of Roses", "Son of The Dragon", "The 300 Spartans", "Then Came Bronson", "Stoned", "Salvador", "In Cold Blood", "Lost Command", "Rocky Balboa", "Kiss and Tell", March Madness", "Raw Deal", "Dead Men Walk", "The Race", "No Country For Old Men", "Look Back In Anger", "Man In The Attic", "Split Decisions", "Mad Max", "Sword of Giden", "Hard Times", "The Good Father", "Billy Budd", "Harry In Your Pocket", "The Davinci Code", "Prime Cut", "Fall Down Dead", "The Man in The Iron Mask", "The Rack", "The Royl Navy At War", "Savage Fury", "Life Wwith Father", "Gandhi", "Gun Crazy", "The Set-Up", "Cop Hater", "Robocop", "The Marines", "Kamikaze In Color", "Hitlers War", "A Tale of Two Cities", etc, over 900 DvD's total. Not all DvD's inspected everyone open had correct dvd inside. Pickup only.