(2) AMERICAN MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY HOMINID BUSTS

(lot of 2) Cast plaster hominid busts, stamped Tomas Newbery (American, 20th c.), under the direction of Harry L. Shapiro (American, 1902-1990), curator of the Department of Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History, on display stand, each dated 1960, including: (1) "Homo Erectus - Choukoutien," (1) "Homo Erectus - Sangiran", approx 15.5"h, 8.75"w, 11.25"d; 14lbs total **Provenance: American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Each Bust is a representation of a fossil hominid according to scientific consensus in 1960** Start Price: $100.00
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