Fang Reliquary Head (19th c.) Gabon, Africa

A Carved wooden ancestor reliquary guardian sculpture with three heads and adorned with feather headdress. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 29 inches tall ( with feathers) Ex Max Ge

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Cameroon / Gabon / Equatorial Guinea, Fang people (also Fan or Pahouin), ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A pretty brass neck ring or collar of torque form f

African Fang Reliquary Wood Figure, Gabon. The Fang people were victims of the large transatlantic and trans-Saharan slave trade between the 16th and 19th century. They were stereotyped as cannibals b

A very rare Old carved wooden reliquary head from the Byeri Cult of the Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. Among the fang peoples figurative sculptures were produced for the ancestor cult, or "Byeri," which

Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting finial of an abstract anthropomorphic figure skillfully carved from wood and almost complete

Central Africa, Cameroon/Gabon/Equatorial Guinea, Fang people (also Fan or Pahouin), ca. mid-20th century CE. A rare and beautifully patinated example of a byeri, a reliquary figure of an abstract for

Copper and bronze metal strips adorn the authentic antique reliquary of the Kota in northeastern Gabon. Originally, Mbulu Ngulus were used by the Kota to guard and protect sacred ancestral bones. The

Copper and bronze metal strips adorn the authentic antique reliquary of the Kota in northeastern Gabon. Originally, Mbulu Ngulus were used by the Kota to guard and protect sacred ancestral bones. The

An Anji terracotta funerary head, Africa, 19th Century, with exaggerated features and braised hair, the neck elongated with a series if neck rings. Nicely preserved with light deposits. H: 8 in (20.3

(6) Antique forged iron spear heads, incl. Moro, 19th/20th c., Africa, Southeast Asia, and Philippines, including 'Budiak' heads, beveled tapering blades, 17.5"h (largest), 7"h (smallest)

Fang People, wood Ngil mask, 19th/20th c. Gabon, carved wood with white pigment, on metal display stand, 16"h x 9"w x 7"d (mask), 22"h (total) Provenance: Lucien Van de Velde, Antwerp (acquired c. 197

A carved wooden head in the style of the famed Fang reliquaries of Gabon. The head measures 17 inches tall on custom base.

Mask of the Fang, West Africa, probably 19th century, light wood with white frame. Strongly stylized face with small rectangular openings for eyes and mouth. Forehead with ornamental scarification mar

Mask of the Fang?, West Africa, probably 19th century, light wood. Highly stylized face with slits for the eyes and mouth with pointed lips. Eyebrows and nose with perforations, one half of the face w

Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in traditional pose

A vintage hand carved wooden head of the Fang people from Gabon, Central Africa. The mask is dark brown in color and has a heart shaped concave face with a large convex forehead, characteristic of the

African brass mace of the Yoruba peoples in Nigeria, West Africa from the 19th century. The head in a bulbous humanoid form with ears and eyes, the base connected to a multisided iron shaft. The shaft

19th century, Africa. Having a cast bronze pipe head attached to mahogany pipe inset with small turquoise beads. Nice early patina. L9 1/2" Sold from the collection of a Marietta, Georgia lady. 150-20

Two Central African Wood CarvingsTwo Central African wood carvings: probably DR of Congo Lega circular double face mask; together with Gabon Fang Nlo Bieri reliquary head (typical wear); L: 18" (longe

A Fang head. Central Africa. 20th century. 9 1/2" x 4" x 3 1/4". Measurements include base. Condition: Some accretions and wear throughout. Even patina throughout.

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestral relics h

A carved wooden female reliquary sculpture with traditional pose and well handled and worn surface. Fang peoples, Gabon, Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall ( 19 inches tall on professional

A very old and weathered wood sculpture of a Byeri cult idol or Reliquary from the Fang peoples of Gabon, Africa. carved wood with black painted pigment surface, heavy erosion suggesting a long use. T

West Africa, Gabon, Fang people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fascinating musical instrument known as a ngombi harp, made from wood, goat hide, fiber, and horsehair! The soundbox is formed from a holl