International Fine Art, African & Asian Antiques November 30th 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2021
Early 20th century African carved wood Mende helmet with intricate designs and custom stand; overall good condition, some splitting and cracks to wood; not including stand H 9 3/4" x D 9" (approx.)
Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.