International Fine Art, African & Asian Antiques November 30th 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2021
Two large Benin bronze heads, one with two faces and many bells, the other with one face and intricate neck rings; overall good condition, some chips and losses to metal; the larger H 14" x W 6 1/2" x D 7 1/4" (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.