Reliquary Byeri Head - Fang - Gabon (No reserve price)
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Reliquary Byeri Head from Gabon, attributed to the Fang, carved in wood; dimensions 35 cm high, 17 × 16 cm, weight 1600 g, in fair condition, sold without a stand, with description noting its Byeri guardian function and ancestral boxes.
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Description from the seller
Byeri – heads functioned much in the same way as Byeri enyema figures in that they guarded the boxes of bark containing the remains of important ancestors. Such heads are often believed to be even older in origin than the full figures and are seen by some as their forerunners. Fair condition with clear traces of wear and tear.
Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Byeri – heads functioned much in the same way as Byeri enyema figures in that they guarded the boxes of bark containing the remains of important ancestors. Such heads are often believed to be even older in origin than the full figures and are seen by some as their forerunners. Fair condition with clear traces of wear and tear.
Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Fang
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Reliquary Byeri Head
Height
35 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1600 g
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