LION WITH ARTICULATED LIMBS
LION WITH ARTICULATED LIMBS Wood with a dark patina, metal pins, quartz, and coral (?). Dimensions: 31 cm high, 46 cm long. Antique wooden toy depicting a lion with a long mane carved in relief; the eyes are made from quartz triangles and coral buttons (?). The animal’s legs are articulated and assembled with metal pins. The muzzle is rounded and imposing, giving the animal a lifelike presence. In good overall condition. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.:
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LION WITH ARTICULATED LIMBS Wood with a dark patina, metal pins, quartz, and coral (?). Dimensions: 31 cm high, 46 cm long. Antique wooden toy depicting a lion with a long mane carved in relief; the eyes are made from quartz triangles and coral buttons (?). The animal’s legs are articulated and assembled with metal pins. The muzzle is rounded and imposing, giving the animal a lifelike presence. In good overall condition. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: