Information:
Both casts made at Berkeley Art Foundry, California, in 1963 (#1/2), and 1977 (#2/2). #1/2 is polished bronze, heavy cast, hand hammered by Bob de Castro.
Exhibited at the Venice Biennale, 1964; and later at the VIP Lounge, EXPO 1986 in Vancouver. #2/2: Dark brown-gold patina.
For more information about Isamu Akino and his process, please see endnote in Black Priestess section.