FANG STYLE BIERI FIGURES 2, Gabon
These figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably
made to be sold.
The figures below have been sold and are left here for reference
and educational purposes.
Photographs © Hamill Gallery
FANG STYLE BIERI FIGURES 2, Gabon
Called Bieri, figures like these were guardians of the enshrined relics
of important ancestors. Sitting on top of the containers, they were also
consulted for aid and protection. They are notable for their child-like
proportions contrasted with a muscular, poised vigilance.
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