Fang Byeri Statue – Ancestral Reliquary, Gabon Prestige Collection (Price on request)

This Fang Byeri statue from Gabon is a major ritual object, closely linked to the ancestor worship practiced by the Fang people.

The Fang people kept the relics of their ancestors in sacred boxes called byeri, topped with statues like this one. These sculptures embodied the spiritual presence of the deceased, watched over the living, and ensured the prosperity of the lineage.

The elongated shape, the inlaid eyes, and the frontal expression convey a protective power and a profound connection with the invisible world. These statues were not mere ornaments: they were ritually activated through offerings and invocations.

✨ A rare work from the Prestige Collection, this Fang Byeri piece represents a unique intangible and spiritual heritage of Gabon.

Reserved for the Prestige Collection (unique piece).

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