Bronze Leopard - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Bronze Leopard, a Nigerian bronze sculpture of Bini / Edu origin, weighing 5.6 kg and measuring 44 cm high, 40 cm wide and 11 cm deep, in good condition.

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Bronze Leopard - Benin, Nigeria 5.6 kilos

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

Due to current customs law issues.
Shipping to the USA may not take place.

Bronze Leopard - Benin, Nigeria 5.6 kilos

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

Due to current customs law issues.
Shipping to the USA may not take place.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bini / Edu
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bronze Leopard
Height
44 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
5600 g
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Objects sold
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