West African Vintage Bronze Benin Leopard Figures, Pair – Ananse

The leopard is a motif that occurs throughout many of the Benin Bronzes, because it is the animal that symbolizes the Oba (or King) of royal and regal power. While the collection is known as the Benin Bronzes, like most West African "bronzes" the pieces are mostly made of brass of variable composition.  The metal piece

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Bronze Benin leopard figure

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The leopard is a motif that occurs throughout many of the Benin Bronzes, because it is the animal that symbolizes the Oba (or King) of royal and regal

West African Vintage Bronze Benin Leopard Figures, Pair

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Benin Bronzes Collection for Sale, Benin Bronze leopards

The leopard is a motif that occurs throughout many of the Benin Bronzes, because it is the animal that symbolizes the Oba (or King) of royal and regal

West African Vintage Bronze Benin Leopard Figures, Pair

Benin Leopard - Canada