Fang Byeri African Tribal Carved Figure

Description

This nice old and rather rare piece is a Fang Byeri or reliquary figure from northern Gabon. It would have perched atop a reliquary bin, attached by the post it sits on. This style of carving is typified by a high forehead, rounded eyes with brows arching into the nose at one end and defining the shape of the face at the other. Muscles of the shoulders, arms, hips, and legs are rounded. This one clasps his belly in his hands. It is an older piece and quite striking in how the artist simplified its features.
It stands about 21" (53.34 cm) high. It will make a nice addition to your collection of Fang, African or Ethnographic art.
This piece will really look it's best mounted on a stand. We can fabricate a stand for this piece for an additional .00.
Purchased at an estate auction, it is of unknown provenance. We make no claims to its age, authenticity or previous use. Please examine the photos closely to determine the validity of this item's condition and what was previously stated.
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