African Tribal Art - Fang Ntumu Du Byeri Ancestor Figure

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African Tribal Art - Fang Ntumu Du Byeri Ancestor Figure

Name: African Tribal Art - Fang Ntumu Du Byeri Ancestor Figure
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 83TTSXXW5I
Price: 750 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

750 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Ex-collection of French African tribal art, the name of the collector will be communicated to the buyer.

This African sculpture illustrates Ntumu style statuary from the regions between Gabon, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Featuring a glossy black patina and eroded areas, it demonstrates the distinctive artistic heritage of this region.
Among the Fang of Cameroon and Gabon, each family has a “Byeri” or reliquary box, intended to house the bones of the ancestors. These boxes were entrusted to the custody of the oldest man in the village, the “esa”. Topped with a statue or head acting as guardian, the “byeri” boxes were carefully kept in a dark corner of the hut. Their role was to divert evil influences towards other individuals. In addition, they were used during initiation ceremonies for young people affiliated with the "So" society. During the festivities, the statues were separated from their boxes and paraded in parade, held by the posterior peduncle.
The Fang ethnic group, stretching from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in Gabon, has never formed a unified political unit. Clan cohesion was maintained through religious and judicial associations such as the "so" and the "ngil".

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Fang - Pahouin
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Gabon
Width (cm)	11
Height (cm)	79
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	PA12