International Fine Art, African & Asian Antiques November 30th 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/30/2021
Early 20th century West African tribal figure carved from a single piece of wood with animal skin decorations; overall good condition, minor wear, some cracking and splits to wood; H 14" x W 3 3/4" x D 4 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.