Bronze Leopard Head Mask - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Bronze Leopard Head Mask from the Bini/Edu culture in Benin, Nigeria; a 17th–18th century-style replica in the lost-wax casting technique, unique, weighing 2100 g with dimensions 32 × 22 × 8 cm, in reasonable condition.

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Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

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.

Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

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.

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
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