{"product_id":"tete-de-reliquaire-fang-gardienne-des-ancetres-collection-prestige-prix-sur-demande","title":"Fang reliquary head (Byeri) - Central Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003efound notably in Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea, reliquary heads played a central role in spiritual and family practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sculptures, called Byeri, were associated with baskets containing ancestral relics. Their function was to watch over these sacred remains and to ensure the symbolic protection of the lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFang reliquary figures are characterized by stylized forms, a marked frontality, and powerful modeling. The elongated face, concentrated gaze, and balanced structure attest to the unique aesthetic of Fang sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their artistic dimension, these objects reflect the importance of ancestral worship in Equatorial African societies and today constitute major testimonies to this cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFang people — Central Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Unique piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any additional information or to acquire this piece, please send us a request using the form above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucearte Gallery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481798041932,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4042\/2476\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_db90455b-0cc6-4b46-80c5-d7a15661f9b3.jpg?v=1759078950","url":"https:\/\/luceartegalleryshop.com\/en\/products\/tete-de-reliquaire-fang-gardienne-des-ancetres-collection-prestige-prix-sur-demande","provider":"Lucearte Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}