Bronze Leopard - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 550 - € 630
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Bronze Leopard, a unique Benin, Nigeria piece from the Bini/Edu culture, weighing 5.6 kg with dimensions 44 × 40 × 11 cm, cast using the lost-wax method and in good condition.

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Bronze Leopard - Benin, Nigeria 5.6 kg

Replica of the 17th-18th century, made in the lost-wax casting method,
Wax melting process and, as back then, very elaborate, unique piece

Due to customs issues at the moment,
shipping to the USA may not be possible.

Bronze Leopard - Benin, Nigeria 5.6 kg

Replica of the 17th-18th century, made in the lost-wax casting method,
Wax melting process and, as back then, very elaborate, unique piece

Due to customs issues at the moment,
shipping to the USA may not be possible.

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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