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Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas

Creator: People from Benin
Offered by: Iconic Design Gallery

Description
Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century

Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculptures of leopards. This large and impressive pair of leopards are life-size and make a strong decorative statement. The original Benin bronzes are a group of more than a thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now modern-day Nigeria. Collectively, the objects form the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass or bronze, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces. These leopards are replicas of the original Benin bronzes.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Nigeria
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	711428

Dimensions

W.	34.25 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	13.25 in;
W.	87 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	33.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Iconic Design Gallery was established by Alberto Guerrero in 1991 and focuses on bringing to it's client's a wide variety of furniture, fine art, sculpture, lighting, decorative objects and hard to find pieces. We are the definitive source for interior designers in South Florida. We have a large inventory of eclectic pieces that we source around the world.