African Art at the
Ralph Proctor GalleryAltar Piece
- country: Dahomey
- people: Yoruba
- medium: cast bronze/brass
- size: 3.5 inches high
- price: $1000 SOLD
- item #: RPG0257
This very beautifully cast lion was placed on an altar to honor the king. The lion is the symbol of royalty. One of the ancient kings of Dahomey -- Glele -- used the lion as his personal symbol on traditional Dahomey tapestries.