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An African Benin Bronze Leopard, Nigeria, ca.
An African Benin Bronze Leopard, Nigeria, ca.
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An African Benin Bronze Leopard,
Nigeria, ca. 1960-70's.
H: 5 W: 11 D: 30 in.
Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundation 1951-1977.

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Melvin J. Fox traveled extensively throughout the region. The artifacts in his collection were gathered during his 26 years in West Africa.
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An African Benin Bronze Leopard, Nigeria, ca.

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