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55 - Gabon, Fang Reliquary Head Carved wood and metal, with styli…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Description
Gabon, Fang Reliquary Head Carved wood and metal, with stylised round eyes, a slightly parted mouth revealing a row of teeth, a stylised headdress ending in plaits, and pierced ears adorned with earrings. Height: 33 cm Condition report: Cracks and damage to the base. The ‘Byeri’ refers to the box that each family kept, which housed the relics of their ancestors; it is often topped with a statuette or a head.
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Auction time 10/31/2026 at 10:30 AM
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