The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.
View translationReliquary statue - Fang -77cm - Gabon
No. 85985685
To understand better the semantic of the term Byeri, an etymological and local approach seems to be useful. It seems to take it origin from two Fang verbs, “Biet”, meaning to draw and “Beer” which means to put down.
Thus, the meaning of the Byeri resides in the place where vital energy is drawn and where offerings are placed, both for a propitiatory and for a sacrificial purpose. For many peoples of Africa or Oceania, the skull is sacred, it is the place where the vital force of a person is housed. For them, this force can still be transmitted from the dead to the living.
The Byeri reliquary figurine is represented by a head or a figurine, and is related to the ancestors, founders of the lineage. It is usually placed on a cylindrical box made of bark or on a basket in wicker work.
To understand better the semantic of the term Byeri, an etymological and local approach seems to be useful. It seems to take it origin from two Fang verbs, “Biet”, meaning to draw and “Beer” which means to put down.
Thus, the meaning of the Byeri resides in the place where vital energy is drawn and where offerings are placed, both for a propitiatory and for a sacrificial purpose. For many peoples of Africa or Oceania, the skull is sacred, it is the place where the vital force of a person is housed. For them, this force can still be transmitted from the dead to the living.
The Byeri reliquary figurine is represented by a head or a figurine, and is related to the ancestors, founders of the lineage. It is usually placed on a cylindrical box made of bark or on a basket in wicker work.
Ethnic group/ culture
Fang -77cm
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Reliquary statue
Height
77 cm
Width
20 cm
126 reviews (110 in last 12 months)
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- 5
- 2
fast expediated, - well packed - good piece
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View translationSuperbe masque - Emballage parfait. Très bonne transaction.
View translationSuperbe masque - Emballage parfait. Très bonne transaction.
View translationNice piece, just as described, well packaged and arrived intact. Recommend this seller.
View translationOggetto come descritto, il venditore dovrebbe rispondere ai messaggi….
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View translationNice mask! Well delivered. Thanks!
View translationBonne marchandise, bien emballée, rapidement livrée = tout est parfait, MERCI !
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View translationMagnifique objet, merci beaucoup. Envoi soigné.
View translationMaschera unica e particolare - Opera molto ben fatta e bella -
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View translationBonjour, masque conforme à la description. merci
View translationTop! Jederzeit gerne wieder!
View translationOnce again I received a beautiful mask from Tribal Art. This time again professionally packaged. I absolutely recommend this seller.
View translationOnce again I received a beautiful mask from Tribal Art. This time again professionally packaged. I absolutely recommend this seller.
View translationA peça chegou em óptimas condições. Bem embalada. A peça correspondeu à descrição e às expectativas. Obrigado
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View translationMaschera molto bella, come da descrizione. Imballaggio professionale!. Spedizione veloce. Grazie
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View translationBonjour Ce cimier a été extrêmement bien emballé. Il est conforme aux photos. Je suis content. Cordialement
View translationMask very damaged due to poor packaging - seller does not want to compensate and no longer responds to my messages.
View translation126 reviews (110 in last 12 months)
- 103
- 5
- 2
The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.
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