UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 19 MARCH 2026 - 3rd SESSION: WESTERN ART

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Bronze leopard from Benin, Nigeria. 19th century

Awarded For. 160 €

Lot 739.

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Description.

This sculpture depicts a bronze leopard from the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), one of the most iconic pieces of African art. In the Edo culture of Benin, the leopard is not merely an animal, but the supreme symbol of royal authority, strength, and intelligence.

Size: 13 x 3.5 x 13.5 cm

Bronze leopard from Benin, Nigeria. 19th century

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