{"product_id":"vintage-african-benin-bronze-leopard-sculpture","title":"VINTAGE AFRICAN BENIN BRONZE LEOPARD SCULPTURE","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis item is FINAL SALE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover the striking character of this\u003cspan\u003e V\u003c\/span\u003eintage African Benin leopard sculpture, inspired by the artistic heritage of the historic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKingdom of Benin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein West Africa, in present-day Nigeria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eleopard, known as the “King of the Bush,” is one of the principal symbols of the Oba, or king, in Benin art\u003cspan\u003e, expressing the ruler’s ferocious and commanding nature. The \u003c\/span\u003eKingdom of Benin\u003cspan\u003e, an Edo kingdom in present-day southern Nigeria, established its royal Oba dynasty around the \u003c\/span\u003e13th century\u003cspan\u003e and continued until it was invaded and annexed during the \u003c\/span\u003eBritish Punitive Expedition of 1897\u003cspan\u003e. The leopard became a powerful emblem of kingship, appearing throughout royal sculpture, ceremonial objects, regalia, and ancestral art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by historic Benin leopard sculptures, this \u003c\/span\u003evintage replica\u003cspan\u003e is made using the traditional \u003c\/span\u003elost-wax casting technique (cire perdue)\u003cspan\u003e, the sophisticated method for which Benin's brass-casting tradition became renowned. Its detailed geometric spotting, expressive features, and powerful stance reflect the distinctive naturalism and symbolism of Benin royal art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Nigeria and sourced in Morocco, North Africa. This vintage sculpture offers a distinctive interpretation of one of the most recognizable symbols of Benin royal art. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003eAfrican art and historically inspired objects\u003cspan\u003e, the leopard brings a powerful sense of history and character to a curated collection.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\u003cstrong\u003e 8\"L x 2.5\"W x 6\"H | 1.6 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Nigeria, Africa. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass\/Bronze alloy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow inside. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis Item is FINAL SALE. \u003c\/strong\u003eNo returns allowed. \u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photos provided prior to purchasing or contact me at hello@borphosisinterior.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlease keep in mind:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAs a result of its age and previous use, there may be imperfections that add to its vintage beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnot wholes, non-structural cracks, small chips, or color variations and other imperfections are not considered defects but unique qualities from the piece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll orders are processed within\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 48hs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActual product color may vary from images shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borphosis Interior","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46215534608618,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/0221\/4378\/files\/IMG_9836.jpg?v=1787929098","url":"https:\/\/borphosisinterior.com\/products\/vintage-african-benin-bronze-leopard-sculpture","provider":"Borphosis Interior","version":"1.0","type":"link"}