FANG FIGURE 6
Photographs © Tim Hamill
FANG, RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE 6, 18", Gabon, $350,
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Called Bieri, these figures 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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