Mask - Benin (No reserve price)

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Great leopard head Benin Bini Edo

Grande tête de léopard Benin Bini Edo

Symbol of royal power in African art, the leopard inspires strength and respect across the animal world.

On the surface dotted with protuberances imitating the fur's spots, you can find the whiskers drawn on the cheeks as well as the animal's mouth.

The piece is strikingly realistic.

It is probably a female accompanied by her cub.

The leopard is always royal in Benin.

Many of them can be found in the royal palaces.

Great leopard head Benin Bini Edo

Grande tête de léopard Benin Bini Edo

Symbol of royal power in African art, the leopard inspires strength and respect across the animal world.

On the surface dotted with protuberances imitating the fur's spots, you can find the whiskers drawn on the cheeks as well as the animal's mouth.

The piece is strikingly realistic.

It is probably a female accompanied by her cub.

The leopard is always royal in Benin.

Many of them can be found in the royal palaces.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Asian
No. of items
1
Century/timeframe
1900-200
Material
Bronze
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of Origin
Benin
Year acquired
1940
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Country acquired from
Africa
Height
50 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1929
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
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Objects sold
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