Nigerian Kingdom of Benin Artist, Leopard, Pre-1800s, Bronze

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About This Piece

Bronze leopards from the Ife-Bini Kingdom are symbolic representations of power, royalty and spirituality. In the cultures of Ife and Benin, the leopard is considered the king of animals, a symbol of courage, strength and authority. The kings (Oba) of Benin often used the image of the leopard to represent their divine power and royal status. Artisans from Ife and Benin used an advanced lost wax casting technique to create these sculptures, which made it possible to achieve very precise details and a smooth finish.

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Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Unknown, 1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Nigeria
Style	African
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	MEA-2073330
Materials	Bronze
Color	Black
Width	47 cm 47 cm
Depth	25 cm 25 cm
Height	43 cm 43 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
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