FANG FIGURE 22

Photographs © Tim Hamill

FANG
Figure 22
20", $600
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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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