Adolph Schwartz, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, until 1980; (Sotheby Parke-Bernet and Co., London June 16, 1980, no. 13); Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, New York, until 1991
The Art of Black Africa(Die Kunst von SchwarzAfrika
Kunsthaus Zürich, October 31, 1970–February 10,1971
Royal Art of Benin from the Perls Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, January 16, 1992–September 13,1992
Art and Oracle: African Art and Rituals ofDivination
Museum Rietberg, November 14, 1999–February 27,2000
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, April 24, 2000–July 30,2000
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