Leopard - Ancient bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

Leopard Nigeria Yoruba culture Bronze H.24 / Lo.28cm Beautiful representation of a leopard in bronze. The leopard is the emblem of the city of Benin City in Nigeria. The face is handsome and expressive. The stance is majestic, confident in its strength. The body is slender and dynamic. The work is fine and refined. The artist has brought the piece to life. The patina is beautiful. This work was created using the lost-wax technique (see Google), which makes the piece unique. Sold as is, with some wear; see photos. It is a beautiful piece of antique collection. Circa 1950. The attribution and dating are given for guidance, based on our knowledge.

Stima:€700

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