#3367 Superb Benin Leopards Bronze Nigeria African Set of two

  

Superb small set of two Benin Leopards Bronze Nigeria African measures approx :5.25"H by 7" d by 2.25" W and 5.25"h by 6.75"d by 2" w. The Benin Kingdom was founded by the son of an Ife king around 1300, but it was not until the 15th/16thC that the kingdom reached its zenith. Sometime in the 15thC, members of the kingdom made contact with Portuguese traders living along the coast, and it is likely that some of the skills found in their metalworks were learned from these interactions. The originals of these castings date to the 12th to 15th centuries and are worth millions of dollars.

The present day inhabitants, Edo and Yoruba who live in Benin, continue to produce art today inspired by these famous early masterpieces. The item "#3367 Superb Benin Leopards Bronze Nigeria African Set of two" is in sale since Tuesday, February 9, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Figures & Sculptures". The seller is "ethnikaantiques" and is located in Hartsdale, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Handmade: Yes
2. Modified Item: No
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
4. Culture: African
5. Provenance: Ownership History Not Available