Bronze Leopard Head Mask - Bini / Edu - Nigeria

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Bronze Leopard Kopf Maske from Nigeria, Benin with Bini/Edu heritage, a reproduction of a 17th–18th century relief mask in the lost-wax casting method, 33 cm high, 22 cm wide, 9 cm deep and weighing 2.25 kg.

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Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replica of the 17th–18th centuries, produced in the lost-wax casting method and, as in the old days, very labor-intensive, one-of-a-kind.

Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replica of the 17th–18th centuries, produced in the lost-wax casting method and, as in the old days, very labor-intensive, one-of-a-kind.

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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
33 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
2250 g
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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Objects sold
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