Bronze Leopard Head Mask - Bini / Edu - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Bronze Leopard Kopf Maske from Benin, Nigeria, a unique 17th–18th century replica in the lost-wax casting technique by the Bini/Edu culture, weighing 1.7 kg and measuring 31 × 21 × 9 cm.

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Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, one-of-a-kind.

Bronze Leopard Head Relief Mask - Benin, Nigeria.

Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, 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
31 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1700 g
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Objects sold
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