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The stem of a cassava leaf is used to make the hole
54cm H × 22cm W
A hand-carved Kwele mask from Gabon
Available in six sizes (approximate height
A large vintage dark-grey unglazed pot from Asia
Benin Bronze Leopard sculpture - 56.22 Forest Theme The stem of a cassavaA 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 characterful, collectable piece with real presence.
