Benin leopard - Edo - Benin (No reserve price)
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Benin luipaard, a bronze sculpture from Benin in the Edo culture, height 42.5 cm, width 11 cm and depth 33 cm, period 2000–2010, in good condition.
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The Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, is renowned for its impressive bronze art dating back to the 13th century. The bronze works of Benin are celebrated for their craftsmanship, detail, and historical significance. They often served as royal insignia, decorations for palaces and temples, and as ritual objects.
Bronze sculptures from the ancient kingdom of Benin are traditionally made using a process known as the lost-wax method. To allow the molten wax to flow out, the sculpture has open spaces. This process requires both skilled craftsmanship and detailed knowledge of metalworking techniques.
Leopards have symbolic meanings in the Benin culture, including strength, power, and royalty. They are often depicted in the art and mythology of the kingdom. This specific leopard sculpture has a patina and is highly detailed. It features a pattern with concentric circles and dots in between.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Kingdom of Benin, located in present-day Nigeria, is renowned for its impressive bronze art dating back to the 13th century. The bronze works of Benin are celebrated for their craftsmanship, detail, and historical significance. They often served as royal insignia, decorations for palaces and temples, and as ritual objects.
Bronze sculptures from the ancient kingdom of Benin are traditionally made using a process known as the lost-wax method. To allow the molten wax to flow out, the sculpture has open spaces. This process requires both skilled craftsmanship and detailed knowledge of metalworking techniques.
Leopards have symbolic meanings in the Benin culture, including strength, power, and royalty. They are often depicted in the art and mythology of the kingdom. This specific leopard sculpture has a patina and is highly detailed. It features a pattern with concentric circles and dots in between.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Edo
Country of Origin
Benin
Period
2000-2010
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Benin leopard
Height
42.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
33 cm
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