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Provenance: Important Dutch private collection. Mrs. and Mr. D. Gillissen

The objects were collated in the 1970’s till late 1990’s. All were bought from reputable tribal art dealers in Amsterdam (Lemaire; Italiaander Galleries, Kunst-en Antiekhandel J S Becker) and France (Expert Arts Primitifs Raoul Lehuard)

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Pectoral
Ethnicity: Benin
Country: Nigeria
Material: bronze
Height: 19 cm.


The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
 

This pectoral, perfectly authentic, represents a Leopard head.

This type of pectoral adorned (still adorns) the belt of notables.

In my opinion, this piece dates back to the end of the 18th century, or even the beginning of the 19th century.

Condition: Wear consisted with the age, very small holes, oxidation. For its age excellent condition.

Additional information:

The transmission of courtly culture flowed in both directions between Benin and the Owo and Ijebu kingdoms. Royal pendants and masquettes, openwork bracelets, and altar sculpture are some of the art forms that found broad dissemination and usage within this region.

Chiefs and titleholders in the Benin kingdom utilized a variety of brass ornaments as part of elaborate costumes for palace ceremonies. Worn on the hip or chest, these pendant sculptures indicated the wearer’s rank and fealty to the oba (king). Such objects were highly ornate, displaying the iconography of Benin leadership or a representation of the oba himself. 

Bronze - Good condition

Bronze Leopard Head - Benin - Nigeria

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