{"product_id":"vintage-ethnic-primitive-cat-feline-figurine","title":"Vintage Ethnic Primitive Big Cat Feline Figurine","description":"\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003eA striking mid-20th-century West African bronze feline figurine — handmade perhaps using the traditional lost-wax method. Our research suggests this piece likely originated from a regional foundry in Benin or Burkina Faso and was perhaps crafted for the local or export market during the colonial\/post-colonial era.\u003cbr\u003eWith its stylized features, upright stance, and circular surface motifs, the sculpture recalls guardian animals from Benin and Yoruba traditions.\u003cbr\u003eThe aged patina, textured surface, and small casting imperfections all speak to its hand-cast origin and long life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Origin : West Africa (Benin \/ Burkina Faso \/ Nigeria region) and found in south-west France.\u003cbr\u003e- Period : mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e- Materials : metal, cast bronze\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions :\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 13.5 cm (approx. 5 and 1\/4'')\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 14 cm (approx. 5.5'')\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 4 cm (approx. 1.5 '')\u003cbr\u003e- Condition : used vintage condition with age-related wear and little holes in the inner front legs and some sharp edges underneath around the hollow belly area. As photos are part of our description, before purchase please review them all carefully and feel free to ask questions if need be.\u003cbr\u003e- Weight (prepared for shipping) : 1 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ We take extra care to pack and ship your item safely, so it arrives just as beautiful as it left.\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRef: 2208-nb\u003cbr\u003e___________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer(s):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body wt-break-word\"\u003eUnknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body wt-break-word wt-mt-xs-4\"\u003eProduct safety:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-product-safety-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body wt-break-word\"\u003eGPSR (General Product Safety Regulations)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is an vintage\/antique collectible, offered as a decorative object.\u003cbr\u003eDue to its age, it may not meet modern safety standards for functional use.\u003cbr\u003eIt is sold as-is and intended for display use only.\u003cbr\u003eNot suitable for children. Please handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"oldcatvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56923051262284,"sku":null,"price":127.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/5131\/7068\/files\/il_1140xN.7388287530_77j1.jpg?v=1772974668","url":"https:\/\/oldcatvintage.com\/products\/vintage-ethnic-primitive-cat-feline-figurine","provider":"oldcatvintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}