Asian Art, Antiques & Estates Auction April 12th, 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2022
African Akuaba fertility figure, carved from a single piece of wood with rope detail and custom stand; overall good condition, minor wear and surface scratches to wood; H 14" x W 6 1/2" x D 1 3/4" (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.