Benin Leopard sculpture - Bronze 1.3 Zoo so small irregularities in form

so small irregularities in form are part of the character — an organic

weathered finish

with a headdress to hold it fitting around the shoulders

The Rustic Brown Vase boasts timeless charm with an antiqued texture and rustic allure

and sturdy enough to last

Benin Leopard sculpture - Bronze 1.3 Zoo so small irregularities in formBenin animals, and small bronze objects, were used in West Africa as a form of currency and thus status. Their value lies in both the metal used and the ornamentation created on the sculpture. Benin animals are made using the lost wax method of casting. Size: 15cmW x 12cmH Object: Leopard created by Edo people from the Benin Kingdom of Nigeria. A symbol of Royal Power.