Leopard - Ancient bronze - Yoruba - Nigeria

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

Beautiful representation of a leopard in bronze. The leopard is the emblem of the city of Benin City in Nigeria. The face is beautiful and expressive. The pose is majestic; it exudes confidence in its strength. The body is slender and dynamic. The workmanship is fine and refined. The artist has brought his work to life. The patina is beautiful. This work was created using the lost-wax casting technique (see Google), which makes the piece unique. Sold as is, with a few blemishes; see photos. It is a beautiful old collectible piece. Circa 1950. Age to be confirmed.