Benin style brass Leopards #8133

 

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ITEM # SIZE ft.& in. DESCRIPTION, APPROX. AGE PRICE US$
#8133 9" x 91/2" Benin style Nigerian brass leopards, hand cast brass using the lost wax method, Nigeria, 20th C vintage, bronze Leopards were used at the entrance of Benin shrines for protection, and they were a symbol of the Oba (king), these are a perfect size, not as large as some, but large enough to be important, and a great size for bookends, very good condition $495.00

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