Bronze Leopard Head Mask - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 380 - € 430
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Description from the seller

Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replica of the 17th–18th centuries, made using the lost-wax process.
Lost-wax casting, and as it was back then, very labor-intensive—a one-of-a-kind piece.

Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replica of the 17th–18th centuries, made using the lost-wax process.
Lost-wax casting, and as it was back then, very labor-intensive—a one-of-a-kind piece.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bini / Edu
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Bronze Leopard Head Mask
Height
32 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
2100 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
99.38%
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