Fang Bieri Head
Tribe: Fang
Country: Gabon
Material: Wood, Metal
Size: 14" Tall
Heads like these, carved by the Fang tribe were called Bieri (similar to the figures used in the same way), and served as guardians of the enshrined relics of important ancestors. Sitting on top of the containers, they were also consulted for aid and protection.
This items shows good signs of age and use. |
