Silverback is built around expression first - the strong, confident, faintly arrogant look that defines a dominant male. The patina across the back is deliberately worked to echo the silver sheen that gives silverbacks their name, so the finish itself carries part of the character. Look closely at the base and you'll notice the front hand appears to be subtly gripping and pulling it upward, as though bracing rather than resting - a quiet detail that adds tension to an otherwise still pose. Cast in bronze using the traditional lost-wax process, this piece is part of a limited edition, each cast individually signed and numbered.