Asian Art, Antiques & Estates Auction April 12th, 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2022
West African bronze blade, likely ceremonial, with incised designs and molded handle; some wear, some patina and surface scratches; L 18 1/2" x W 2 5/8" (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.