African Bronze- Any help with origin or age is appreciated. Thank you.

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  1. Schorl S

    Schorl S New Member

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  4. 2manybooks

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    Although the bronze casters of the Ashanti/Asante of Benin (Nigeria) are known for their leopards, I think this style of animal may be from a lesser known tradition, made by groups such as the Bobo and Bwa in Burkina Faso -

    https://auctions.materialculture.co...ronze-tiger-and-leopard-burkina-fa_1d9445699d

    https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ite...so-africa-lost-wax-cast-bronze-dania-beach-fl

    https://bid.sarasotaestateauction.c...african-bobo-bronze-animal-sculptures-6716114

    https://www.aboriginals-gallery.com...RQ0gFlalA_OGtiKOdqsp7mebNkxtRMcODeOpRSi8cKOuD

    And ebay item # 334963585885
     
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