Sculpture, Masque léopard en bronze à patine verte - 32 cm - Patinated bronze
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This unsigned Nigerian bronze mask depicting a leopard has a nuanced green patina and is topped by a small sculpted feline; it measures 25 × 32 × 18 cm.
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Description
Imposing bronze zoomorphic mask, depicting a feline head reminiscent of a leopard, an animal particularly present in the iconography of several cultures of West and Central Africa.
The face features very rich decoration, composed of raised circular motifs, punctuations and long incisions highlighting the cheeks. The stretched eyes, large ears and prominent snout give the mask an expression that is both powerful and stylized.
The upper part is particularly original: it is topped by a small three-dimensional feline, with a slim silhouette and a long curved tail. This element reinforces the sculptural and spectacular character of the whole.
The bronze has a beautiful green patina nuanced with dark tones, which brings out the reliefs and many details of the casting. The surface irregularities contribute to the piece's artisanal character.
Sold without a base!
Description
Imposing bronze zoomorphic mask, depicting a feline head reminiscent of a leopard, an animal particularly present in the iconography of several cultures of West and Central Africa.
The face features very rich decoration, composed of raised circular motifs, punctuations and long incisions highlighting the cheeks. The stretched eyes, large ears and prominent snout give the mask an expression that is both powerful and stylized.
The upper part is particularly original: it is topped by a small three-dimensional feline, with a slim silhouette and a long curved tail. This element reinforces the sculptural and spectacular character of the whole.
The bronze has a beautiful green patina nuanced with dark tones, which brings out the reliefs and many details of the casting. The surface irregularities contribute to the piece's artisanal character.
Sold without a base!
Details
Era
After 2000
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Country of origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Masque léopard en bronze à patine verte
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
18 cm
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