VERY RARE ROYAL BRONZE LEOPARD HEAD - beni-edo - Nigeria (No Reserve Price)

ROYAL LEOPARD HEAD IN BRONZE-BINI EDO - NIGERIA

This zoomorphic head refers to the rich symbolism attached to the leopard, king of the bush. He further embodies the qualities that the Oba must possess. In the kingdom of Benin, the killing of the king of animals associated with legends, the leopard, was the privilege of the chief, the Oba. The feline could then serve as an offering for the cult of the chief's head. Sometimes tamed by various royal guilds, he accompanied the leader on his travels. The Oba, called "child of the household leopard", could also offer the teeth or skin to commanders whose loyalty was evident.

Height - 27 CM

Width - 18 CM

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