Benin Bronze Leopard Head Mask Socks
Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an authentic leopard head mask from Benin. The ring at the top of the leopard's head is designed for attaching the mask to a belt, to be worn by tribal chiefs & warriors. Bronzes from the Benin & Ife regions of Nigeria are some of the most notable & sought after sculptures from tribal Africa. Leopards are a royal symbol in the Benin kingdom, & are often portrayed in the art objects & artifacts of the Benin culture. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.
Description: This powerful image is a portrait of an authentic leopard head mask from Benin. The ring at the top of the leopard's head is designed for attaching the mask to a belt, to be worn by tribal chiefs & warriors. Bronzes from the Benin & Ife regions of Nigeria are some of the most notable & sought after sculptures from tribal Africa. Leopards are a royal symbol in the Benin kingdom, & are often portrayed in the art objects & artifacts of the Benin culture. An original photograph by artist/photographer ehpizer, from her Ethnographic Art Image Series.
