Figure of a woman being bitten by a leopard Date Unknown

This terracotta sculpture, created by an unknown artist in Djenné, depicts a woman being bitten by a leopard. The woman's contorted body and the leopard's fierce expression create a sense of drama and urgency. The sculpture's details, including the leopard's spotted fur and the woman's open mouth, contribute to its realism. The piece, which is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistic traditions of the Djenné culture and its representation of human-animal interactions.