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Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

Called Bieri, these figures were the guardians of the relics kept by important ancestors. Sitting atop the vessels, they were also consulted for help and protection. They are distinguished by childlike proportions, in contrast with a muscular and poised vigilance.

Appelés Bieri, ces personnages étaient les gardiens des reliques conservées d'ancêtres importants. Assis au sommet des récipients, ils étaient également consultés pour obtenir de l'aide et de la protection. Ils se distinguent par leurs proportions enfantines contrastant avec une vigilance musclée et posée.

Superbe - Sculpture - reliquary - Bakota, I won't. - Gabon  (No reserve price)

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Superbe wooden reliquaire from Gabon in the Bakota/Ndasa tradition, dimensions 53 × 27 × 5 cm, weight 1 g, unsigned, in good condition, sold by owner or dealer.

Superbe - Sculpture - reliquary - Bakota, I won't. - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Superbe wooden reliquaire from Gabon in the Bakota/Ndasa tradition, dimensions 53 × 27 × 5 cm, weight 1 g, unsigned, in good condition, sold by owner or dealer.

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