A Very Fine Old Fang Byeri Janus Reliquary Head

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestral relics h

A very old and weathered wood sculpture of a Byeri cult idol or Reliquary from the Fang peoples of Gabon, Africa. carved wood with black painted pigment surface, heavy erosion suggesting a long use. T

A very rare Old carved wooden reliquary head from the Byeri Cult of the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Among the fang peoples figurative sculptures were produced for the ancestor cult, or "Byeri," which

Fang Byeri Reliquary Head . Ht. 12" W 4". Karamba. Estate of Annette McGuire Cravens, Buffalo, NY.

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with reddish color, possibly from rubbing an organic or mineral pigment on the sculpture. The Fang peoples of Gabon believe

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a serene and classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestr

FANG BYERI RELIQUARY GUARDIAN HEAD: Fang reliquary guardian figures are ritual objects used by the Byeri to obtain their goodwill. The fetish appears to be a hornet's nest and the wood is dry/brittle

A Carved wooden ancestor reliquary guardian sculpture with three heads and adorned with feather headdress. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 29 inches tall ( with feathers) Ex Max Ge

DescriptionByeri - 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

Large Fang Byeri Reliquary Box from Cameroon, topped with carved wood statue adorned with beads and feathers covering head; used condition, wear/worn, surface distress, measures 55" high x 15 1/4" dia

A fascinating artifact from the Fang of Gabon, Central Africa. A very well weathered old Byeri Ancestor head inserted into a gourd vessel, and attached with some old rattan. This fang magic fetish has

A very fine Byeri sculpture from the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with a highly stylized "minimalist" style and overall modern aesthetic. This sculpture is not too old, perha

Fang Byeri reliquary box, Gabon, mid 20th century, having a three dimensional carved figure with an elaborate coiffeur and a white face above a cylinder form lidded bark and wood vessel, 27.25"h x 10"

Fang Byeri reliquary cover, Gabon, mid 20th century, the lid having a three dimensional carved figure with an elaborate coiffeur and a white face, wrapped with a knotted cord, 17"h x 6.5"w x 7.5"d.

Fang Byeri reliquary cover, Gabon, mid 20th century, the lid having a three dimensional carved figure with an elaborate coiffeur and a white face, 18.5"h x 6.25"w x 6.75"d.

A carved wooden female reliquary sculpture with traditional pose and well handled and worn surface. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall ( 19 inches tall on professional

A Fine FANG RELIQUARY Central Africa. Measures 16.5" tall

FANG BYERI RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE 20th C, Measures 17 1/4"

Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in traditional pose

A large and impressive reliquary head from the Fang peoples, with inset red glass eyes and obvious erosion on back of head, suggesting it had lay on the ground for some time. There are remains of bask

A tall carved wooden Byeri ancestor sculpture atop a fantastic bark box and lid. The Sculpture shows plenty of handling and wear and is carved from a fairly dense wood. The Box was masterfully created

Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian. Carved wood, feather and beads. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York; Rago, Lambertville, Oct. 19, 2018, Lot 131. Size: 18.5' x 6'' x 5'' (47 x 15 x 13

African Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian, Gabon. Carved wood, beads, feathers. Size: 35.5'' x 7'' x 6'' (90 x 18 x 15 cm); Height on Stand: 37" (94 cm).

A finely carved male & female janus form staff with raised and carved details on the ancestors and well handled flared sections on the staff handles. The twin-figured staff refers to Mpanga and Banze,