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The Fang statue is a traditional sculpture of the Fang people, found notably in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon.

Main function: some Fang statues, called Byeri, were connected to ancestor worship.

Role: they could be placed on or near reliquaries containing the remains of important ancestors.

Style: elongated bodies, relatively large heads, stylized faces, eyes often very prominent, and a generally upright posture.

Material: mainly wood, sometimes with pigments, metallic elements, or traces of patina.

Meaning: protection of the family, memory of the ancestors, and spiritual transmission.