Hans Himmelheber, presumably acquired in situ
Harry A. Franklin, Beverly Hills, acquired from the above
Sotheby's New York, The Harry A. Franklin Collection of African Art, April 21, 1990, lot 50
George Abrams, Great Neck, New York, acquired at the above auction

Very good condition overall. Minor nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions scattered throughout. Top of the tail of the surmounted figure is broken and glued. An area broken and glued on the back proper right side of rim. A few hairline cracks. Very fine layered encrusted patina with pigments and some glossy reliefs.
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