Excellent emballage, produit conforme
View translationReliquary statue - Fang -66cm - Gabon
No. 90899381
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 -66cm
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Reliquary statue
Height
66 cm
Width
19 cm
155 reviews (110 in last 12 months)
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Très belle acquisition - Positif !
View translationMerci pour l'emballage irréprochable, l'envoi rapide et cet objet intéressant.
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View translationPrachtig object, klopt met de beschrijving en foto’s. Goed verpakt en afgeleverd.
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View translationLa confezione era un disastro creando apprensione ma il contenuto per fortuna era intatto. Bellissima. Felice dell'acquisto
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View translationThe 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 translationThe 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 translationVendedor totalmente recomendable y el objeto de calidad a buen precio, repetiré... gracias
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View translationTrès beau masque. Bon emballage
View translationTrès belle objet. Bien emballé
View translationacquisition et paiement le 12 octobre, objet envoyé le 18 octobre, 6 messages envoyés au vendeur: 2 réponses! néanmoins, objet très correctement emballé et répondant à la description.
View translationCet objet .... CE MASQUE EST ARRIVE EN PARFAIT ÉTAT ....GRACE A UN EMBALLAGE TRÈS SOIGNE .....PARFAIT
View translationThe 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 translationBien reçu satisfaction totale Tant sur l objet que sur les soins à l’emballer .Merci
View translationThe item was delivered. Good. Thanks
View translationFin maske.Meget omhyggeligt indpakket.
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View translationlovely mask good seller well packed. highly recommended
View translationMagnifique. Merci
View translationLindíssima! Corresponde à imagem. Entrega perfeita! Condições de embalagem perfeitas! 5*!
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