wooden reliquary - Fang - Gabon (No reserve price)

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This late-20th-century wooden Fang reliquary from Gabon is a reproduction measuring 35 cm high, 15 cm wide and 11 cm deep.

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Fang wooden reliquary – Gabon

This Fang wooden reliquary originating from Gabon illustrates the spiritual depth and artistic mastery of the Fang peoples. Sculpted with precision, it was traditionally used to protect and honor ancestral relics. The figure features elongated forms, an expressive face and a solemn posture that convey a strong symbolic charge. The wood, carefully worked, highlights the balance and sobriety of the whole.

A remarkable piece of African ritual art, this reliquary today finds its place in a collection or in a contemporary interior. It brings a strong cultural presence, while reflecting a timeless aesthetic deeply rooted in Gabonese traditions.

Fang wooden reliquary – Gabon

This Fang wooden reliquary originating from Gabon illustrates the spiritual depth and artistic mastery of the Fang peoples. Sculpted with precision, it was traditionally used to protect and honor ancestral relics. The figure features elongated forms, an expressive face and a solemn posture that convey a strong symbolic charge. The wood, carefully worked, highlights the balance and sobriety of the whole.

A remarkable piece of African ritual art, this reliquary today finds its place in a collection or in a contemporary interior. It brings a strong cultural presence, while reflecting a timeless aesthetic deeply rooted in Gabonese traditions.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Fang
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
wooden reliquary
Height
35 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
8694
Objects sold
91.78%
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