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Leopard
Nigeria
Yoruba culture
Bronze
H.24 / Lo.28cm

Beautiful representation of a leopard in bronze. The leopard is the emblem of the city of Benin City in Nigeria. The face is handsome and expressive. The stance is majestic, confident in its strength. The body is slender and dynamic. The work is fine and refined. The artist has brought the piece to life. The patina is beautiful. This work was created using the lost-wax technique (see Google), which makes the piece unique. Sold as is, with some wear; see photos. It is a beautiful piece of antique collection. Circa 1950.

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Léopard
Nigeria
Culture Yoruba
Bronze
H.24 / Lo.28cm

Belle représentation d'un léopard en bronze. Le léopard est l'emblème de la ville de Benin City au Nigeria. Le visage est beau et expressif. La pose est majestueuse, il est sûr de sa force. Le corps est élancé et dynamique. Le travail est fin et raffiné. L'artiste a su animé son oeuvre. La patine est belle. Cette oeuvre fut réalisé avec la technique de la cire perdu (voir Google) ce qui rend l'oeuvre unique. Vendu en l'état, quelques accidents, voir photos. C'est une belle pièce de collection ancienne. Circa 1950. 
L'attribution et la datation est donnée à titre indicatif, basé sur nos connaissance.

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Leopard - Ancient bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Leopard, a bronze sculpture from Nigeria of Yoruba origin, original, circa 1950, 24 cm high and 28 cm deep, sold with stand.

Leopard - Ancient bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

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Leopard, a bronze sculpture from Nigeria of Yoruba origin, original, circa 1950, 24 cm high and 28 cm deep, sold with stand.

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