"Pair Of Bronze Leopards Art Benin 20th C"
Benin art is the
art from the
Kingdom of Benin[1] or
Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the Southern region of
Nigeria.
[2] Primarily made of cast bronze and carved ivory, Benin art was produced mainly for the court of the
Oba of Benin – a divine ruler for whom the craftsmen produced a range of ceremonially significant objects
DETAILS:
Dimensions: Height - 80 and 72 cm, Width - 82 and 72 cm, Depth - 22 cm.
Country of origin: Nigeria
Period: 20th century
Materials and technics: bronze
Type of object: Benin art bronze sculpture
We ship all items worldwide with professional packaging, insurance and tracking. Contact us gediminas@gaza.lt and we will be happy to help you with any questions. Explore our exquisite collection.