West African Vintage Bronze Benin Leopard Figures, Pair – Ananse
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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
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Benin Bronze Leopard
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A bronze African Benin Leopard sculpture by Sooka
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Mini Benin African Bronze Leopard – Kanju Interiors
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Benin Bronze Leopard
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Benin Bronzes Collection for Sale, Benin Bronze leopards
Bronze, leopard, messenger, warrior, statue, pirogues - African art - Ethny: Bénin - Country : nigéria
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Bronze Benin leopard figure
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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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Benin Bronze Warriors on Horseback Vintage West African Art
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Mid Century African Bronze Benin Nigeria Leopards, Pair 10161 - Canada
Mid 20th Century Benin Bronze Leopard
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Benin Bronze Leopard - Canada
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West African Benin Cast Bronze Lion Figure
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A bronze African Benin Leopard sculpture by Sooka
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Large African Benin Bronze Fertility Statue, 20th C.