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PAIR OF LEOPARDS - Nigeria - Former Kingdom of Benin
Guette’s Auction · Bruxelles
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PAIR OF LEOPARDS - Nigeria - Former Kingdom of Benin First half of the 20th century. Gilded brass. Dimensions: 16.5 x 24.5 cm. A pair of leopards, symbols of the Oba (King) of the Kingdom of Benin. The massive head, ears pricked back, bulging eyes, and slightly parted mouth revealing sharp fangs are typical of Edo court statuary. Condition: Visible green corrosion deposits (copper) indicate the natural oxidation of the copper alloy. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape – Art historian sp
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- Sculptures
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- Bruxelles
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- 16,5 × 24,5 cm