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A Fang head is a traditional sculpture associated with the Fang peoples of Central Africa, notably Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.
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Generally carved in wood.
Face often elongated, broad forehead, stylized eyes and geometric features.
Some heads were linked to ancestor worship and could be associated with the byeri reliquaries.

Une tête Fang est une sculpture traditionnelle associée aux peuples Fang d’Afrique centrale, notamment au Gabon, au Cameroun et à la Guinée équatoriale.
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Généralement sculptée dans le bois.
Visage souvent allongé, front large, yeux stylisés et traits géométriques.
Certaines têtes étaient liées au culte des ancêtres et pouvaient être associées aux reliquaires byeri.

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Wooden Fang head sculpture from Gabon, made by the Fang people and associated with ancestral cults and possibly byeri reliquaries; dimensions 26 cm high, 12 cm wide, 26 cm deep; condition: good with some wear and age-related stains.

Fetish figure - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Wooden Fang head sculpture from Gabon, made by the Fang people and associated with ancestral cults and possibly byeri reliquaries; dimensions 26 cm high, 12 cm wide, 26 cm deep; condition: good with some wear and age-related stains.

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