West African Vintage Bronze Benin Leopard Figures, Pair – Ananse

The leopard is a motif that occurs throughout many of the Benin Bronzes, because it is the animal that symbolizes the Oba (or King) of royal and regal power. While the collection is known as the Benin Bronzes, like most West African "bronzes" the pieces are mostly made of brass of variable composition.  The metal piece

Benin Bronze Leopard

A bronze African Benin Leopard sculpture by Sooka

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Benin Bronze Leopard

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Bronze, leopard, messenger, warrior, statue, pirogues - African art - Ethny: Bénin - Country : nigéria

Bronze Benin leopard figure

Mid Century African Bronze Benin Nigeria Leopards, Pair 10161 - Canada

Figures were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. Leaders and ancestors were often displayed on horseback to support their

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Mid Century African Bronze Benin Nigeria Leopards, Pair 10161 - Canada

Mid 20th Century Benin Bronze Leopard

Benin Bronze Leopard - Canada

West African Benin Cast Bronze Lion Figure

A bronze African Benin Leopard sculpture by Sooka

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