Benin Bronze Leopard sculpture - Large 107.2 NYPD Size: H 28cm x W

Size: H 28cm x W 24cm x D 24cm

with the princess and key characters to build a magical kingdom amidst the moss

Inner cushion: not included (cover only)

complemented by a textured hessian-lined base

Calathea and bun moss

Benin Bronze Leopard sculpture - Large 107.2 NYPD Size: H 28cm x WA large Benin bronze leopard, cast by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria. The leopard is one of the great symbols of royal power in Benin art, long associated with the Oba the kingdom's ruler. Cast by the traditional lost wax method, pieces like this were historically prized in West Africa both for the metal itself and for the artistry of their ornamentation, a marker of wealth and status. A striking, collectable statement piece. Each