African & Folk Art - New York Private Collection
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Incredible exhibited and published collection of African wooden and textile art. Also folk art by West Virginia artist Sam Kessell and other excellent collectibles.
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Hand Painted Tie-dyed Batik Textile. Bamako, Mali
Batik is beaten onto chintz cotton cloth. Collected in Mali from a well recognized artist who created this design and made this artistic cloth. The owners visited her studio and bought it from her directly. 117in. Long x 521in.Wide
Asante Stool (Esono dwa). Ghana
Carved wood elephant pedestal. Tip of tusk is broken. 11.5in.H x 19.0in.W x 8 1/4in.D
Batik Textile. Nigeria.
Commercial cotton cloth, damask, with hand tie-dyed design. Collected by the owner in Kumasi, Ghana. 104in.Long and 45in.Wide
Asante Stool. Ghana
Collected in Kumasi from a weaver who was sitting on it while weaving. 11in.H x 17in.W x 19in.D
Indigo Tie-dyed Women's Wrap
Possibly Samo people. Burkina Faso Made from hand woven cotton strips. Hand and machine sewn. Abstract design. Well worn and some mended spots. Has owner's name, "Posanou Tindamo." 63in. Long x 93in.Wide
Black and White Kente Cloth.
Probably Ewe people. Ghana. Checkerboard designs. Hand woven and hand sewn. Collected in Ghana. 69in.Long x 45in.Wide
Stool. Bamileke people. Cameroon
Four-legged stool on base. 7.5in.H x 8in. Diameter Provenance Exhibited at The Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections From the Rosen African Art Collection".
Stool. Dogon people. Mali
Hourglass form with handle. 8in.H x 7.5in .Diameter Provenance Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections From the Rosen African Art Collection".
Asante Stool (Mmarima dwa). Ghana
Elegantly carved. Curved pedestal. Seat has rich patina.11in.H x 22in.W x 8in.D Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection"
Headboard. Jawara people. Nigeria
Used to support heavy loads carried on the head. Engraved designs. Worn surface.This object is rare. 3.5in.H x 21in.W x 7in.D Provenance: "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects Selections From The Rosen African Art Collection." The Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004.
Stool. Mossi people (?). Burkina Fasso
Shows wear from use.6in.H x 15.5in.W x 6.5in.D Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections. from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Indigo Tie-dyed Women's Wrap. "Lobi people."
Burkina Faso. Made from hand woven and hand sewn cotton strips. Faded "denim" solid colors except for central strip (indigenous repair) of deep indigo and chevron design. Wear and torn areas. 70in.Long x 48in.Wide
Round Stool. Hehe people. Tanzania
Circular footed base. Punched target-like decoration around seat and on legs. 11in.H x 13in. Diameter Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Stool. Lobi people. Burkina Faso
Animal head. Strong abstract quality. Seat shows extensive use, along with rich patina of the animal head. 7.5in.H x 13in.W x 6in.D Provenance "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects Selections From The Rosen African Art Collection." The Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004.
Coconut Shredder Stool. Zigua people.
Tanzania. Finely carved seat. Blade present. Folded with blade 19.5in.H x 5.25in.W x 2.25in.D. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Coconut Shredder Stool. Zigua people.
Tanzania. Finely carved. Excellent patina on seat. Blade absent. Folded 19.5inH x 8.25in.W x 2in.D. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Wedding Baskets. Turka People. Burkina Faso
Complete set of 10 nested baskets with top. Woven raffia with leather edges and leather top. 9.5in.H x 4.5in. Diameter. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Basket with lid. Kuba people.Congo
Hat shaped raffia basket. Traditional round top and square bottom. Beautiful patina. Decorative floated design on rim. 7in.H x 11.5in. Diameter. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Basket. Nupe people. Nigeria
Grass woven on wood frame with leather rim and bottom. Decorated with cowrie shells and old colonial coins. 9.5in.H x 8.5in.Diameter Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Milk Pot. Himba people. Namibia
Woven grass and resin.7in.H x 6.5in.Dia. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Flask Shaped Milk Container. Borana people.
Ethiopia. Milk container with cap. Woven from plant fiber with aluminum and green wire. Coated with resin. Custom base. 16in.H x 9 in.Diameter. Provenance: Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Large Water Container with Stopper.
Borana people. Ethiopia.Tightly woven from plant fibers and aluminum wire. Coated with resin.20.5in.H x 14in. Diameter. Provenance Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection".
Brass Fan. Benin
Embossed snake design which refers to Mami Wata. Very old. Custom base. 12in.H x 7in. Diameter
Headrest. Karamajong people. Kenya
Shows considerable use. Rich wood with smooth patina and leather strap. 7.25in.H x 8in.W x 5.25in.D. Provenance Exhibited at the Pen and Brush Gallery, New York City 2004 - "Texture & Form The Art of Personal Objects. Selections from the Rosen African Art Collection."
