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Item:185344605253AFRICAN LARGE BRONZE BRACELET WITH LEOPARD HEAD TRIBAL ART BENIN NIGERIA C1800. You buy a Large BENIN /тoday's NIGERIA/ bronze bracelet with leopard head a symbol of imperial status, power, authority. Extremely beautiful tribal motifs and details with beautiful green, brownish patina. This bracelet is of high quality and was made with the “cire perdue technique” unique in its kind. Beautifully finished off in detail with leopard head. Тhe figures of a leopard were the sole property of the Oba – the leopard was the royal animal.Very good condition with normal signs of use. Height:8.3/4 inch- 22 cm /Width: 8.3/4 inch- 22 cm/ Depth: 4 inch- 10 cm/Weight: 2,13 kg . HISTORY of BENIN and "BENIN BRONZE" The
ancient Benin kingdom was founded by the son of an Ife king in the
early 14th century AD, situated in the forest area of southern Nigeria.
The kingdom reached its greatness in the 15th-16th century and exists
until 1897, when the palace was attacked and conquered and subsequently
sacked by the English. This was the result of an ambush attack on the
British, which killed the British Vice Consul. When British forces
entered Benin City in 1897 they were surprised to find large quantities
of cast brass objects. Then arises the term "Benin bronze", although
they were made mostly of brass.The art of bronze casting was introduced
around the year 1280. This bronze items very high quality and made
using the "lost wax" method, where the mold is lost during the casting
process. Therefore, they are unique pieces. The figures of a leopard
were the sole property of the Oba – the leopard was the royal animal.
Bracelets for arms, legs and neck, hip and waist ornaments in the shape
of human or leopard heads were worn either by the Oba or by major
dignitaries. Following the British punitive expedition to Nigeria, about
three thousand brass, tusk and wooden objects were consigned to the
Western world. I ask that you please view the photos carefully and feel free to contact me with any questions. Collector's don't miss out on this opportunity to buy a bronze bracelet with leopard head !!! But as with all my estate items - Please see the photos up close, as this is not a new item! Thanks for stopping by!
Condition:Used but in very good condition
Tribe:Benin
Maker:Tribal Art
Material:Bronze
Original/Reproduction:Original
Color:Brown
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