Details
Description
Bronze leopards from the Ife-Bini Kingdom are symbolic representations of power, royalty and spirituality. In the cultures of Ife and … Read more Bronze leopards from the Ife-Bini Kingdom are symbolic representations of power, royalty and spirituality. In the cultures of Ife and Benin, the leopard is considered the king of animals, a symbol of courage, strength and authority. The kings (Oba) of Benin often used the image of the leopard to represent their divine power and royal status. Artisans from Ife and Benin used an advanced lost wax casting technique to create these sculptures, which made it possible to achieve very precise details and a smooth finish. See less
- Dimensions
- 18.5ʺW × 9.84ʺD × 16.93ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Straw Sculpture
- Constantin Brancusi Sculpture
- Louis XIV Sculpture
- Fernando Botero Sculpture
- Bakelite Sculpture
- Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse Sculpture
- Polished Brass Finish Sculpture
- Sculpture in Panama City, FL
- Recycled/Repurposed Sculpture
- Worlds Away Sculpture
- Flavio Poli Sculpture
- Witco Sculpture
- Barovier and Toso Sculpture
- Sculpture in Columbus
- Bentwood Sculpture
- Far Pavilions Sculpture
- Georgian Sculpture
- Maison Jansen Sculpture
- Magenta Sculpture
- Antique Iron Finish Sculpture
- Photography Sculpture
- Gold-Plate Sculpture
- Austin Productions Sculpture
- Alabaster Sculpture
- Mid-Century Modern Sculpture