Jouy-le-Moutier, FR
Details
- Dimensions
- 18.5ʺW × 9.84ʺD × 16.93ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. less
- Description
- Bronze leopards from the Ife-Bini Kingdom are symbolic representations of power, royalty and spirituality. In the cultures of Ife and … more 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. less
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