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Benin Leopard

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture
Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture

Benin 'Nigeria' Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

After the original Benin bronzes, this statue depicts a large standing leopard with an upturned tail and unusually long legs, from the mid-20th century made in the same casting metho...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure
Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure

Benin Bronze Leopard Head With Feline Figure

Located in Norwood, NJ

A cast bronze sculpture representing a stylized leopard head surmounted by a standing feline, attributed to Edo artists of Benin City, Nigeria.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat
Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Vintage African Benin Bronze Royal Leopard Cat

By People from Benin

Located in London, GB

A vintage Benin bronze leopard. This piece of west African art is a great decorative addition to any home.  

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues

Located in London, GB

This pair of casted, stylized, mid 20th century bronze leopards are vintage copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculptures of leopards.

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction
Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction

Mid Century Bronze Leopard from Benin, Purpose-Built Lamp Construction

Located in Salzburg, AT

A very fine mid-century cast bronze from Benin arranged with a specially designed lamp construction and socle. The oval lampshade is hand-painted in anthracite-grey color with fine o...

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction
Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction

Pair of Colonial Bronze Leopards from Benin, Purpose Built Lamp Construction

Located in Salzburg, AT

A pair of very fine midcentury cast bronze leopards from Benin arranged with a specially designed lamp construction and socle.

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Foil

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress
Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Bronze Benin Empire Headdress

Located in Palm Springs, CA

African bronze Benin Empire leopard headdress

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard
Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard

Mid 20th Century Bronze Leopard

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous set of bronze jaguars. Items date back to the 1950s. Origin; Benin, Africa.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Statues

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture
Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture

Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Benin 'Lost Wax' bronze standing leopard sculpture from the 1970s A first-rate model of a Benin lost wax casting, it has great depth and interest - a very good example of Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Leopards
Pair of Bronze Leopards

Pair of Bronze Leopards

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H 25.5 in W 6.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Bronze Leopards

By People from Benin

Located in Winnetka, IL

a pair (male/female) of bronze leopards from Benin, Nigeria

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe
Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe

Bronze Leopard Sculpture by the Benin Tribe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylized bronze leopard sculpture with raised circles representing fur.

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures
African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

African Art Pair of Bronze Benin Leopard Figures

Located in Chicago, IL

African sculpture: Benin Pair of bronze leopard figures with great curling tails.

Category

African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin Brass Leopard
Benin Brass Leopard

Benin Brass Leopard

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H 21.75 in W 29 in D 6 in

Benin Brass Leopard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Engraved, lost wax casting of the symbolic representation of the Oba (King) of the Benin kingdom 15th - 19thc. (now Nigeria).

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Decorative Objects

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s
Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

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H 16.93 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in

Pair of Benin Bronze Leopards, circa 1920s-1940s

Located in London, Greenwich

A pair of Benin bronze leopards, circa 1920s-1940s or earlier and very good quality castings with a lovely untouched warm deep Bronze finish.

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Vintage 1920s Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue
Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

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H 22 in W 7 in D 27 in

Benin Bronze Leopard Statue

By People from Benin

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This beautiful bronze/brass cast leopard is from the Benin region of what is now Nigeria.

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa
Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa

Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa

Located in New York, NY

A highly detailed cast bronze sculpture of a leopard from the Yoruba people of Benin, West Africa.

Category

20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria
Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Pair of Decorative Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria

Located in Houston, TX

This charming, highly expressive pair of Benin Bronze Leopard Statues from Nigeria are created in the form of lidded pots.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in London, GB

For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...

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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

$1,680

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...

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1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals
Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

Museum-Quality XL Bolivian Amethyst – Vivid Saturation & Oversized Crystals

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

This XL Bolivian Amethyst specimen is an exceptionally rare offering, distinguished by its massive crystal architecture and unusually rich, saturated color. While Bolivian amethyst i...

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s
Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s

Karl Springer Benin Head on Custom Lucite Base, 1970s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Authentic bronze Benin head on a custom lucite base by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer often incorporated fine works of ethnic art into his showroom. It's very chic. Refer...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair
Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair

Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair

Located in Rockaway, NJ

This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

Located in San Francisco, CA

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops
Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops

Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops

By Julius von Blaas

Located in London, GB

Julius von Blaas (1845-1923) At The Gallops circa 1905 Oil on canvas Signed and dated “Julius von Blass / 1905” (lower left) 110 x 200 cm (140 x 230 cms framed ish) This enormous an...

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Early 20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s
Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

$1,473

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Bronze Head of an Oba, Yoruba People, 1950s

By Yoruba People

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...

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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

$56,250

H 97.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks

Materials

Wood

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s
Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

$2,298

H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in

Bronze Statue of a Juju Man, Benin, 1930s

By People from Benin

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Statues of Juju Man or shamans were used for ceremonies connected with religious beliefs and magical practices. The general understanding of their meaning as including a supernatural...

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Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

$1,060

H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s

By People from Benin

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...

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Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1920s
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1920s

Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1920s

By Yoruba People

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Benin Leopard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Benin leopard for your home. Each Benin leopard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and foil. There are many kinds of the Benin leopard you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Benin leopard is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Benin leopard over the years, but those crafted by Benin People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Benin Leopard?

Prices for a Benin leopard start at $920 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $5,167.