Although this obviously authentic figure is quite damaged, I love it for its expression. Much better than most of the imitation Fang figures. Thank you!
Vertaling bekijkenFang Byeri reliekschrijnstandbeeld - Giftand - Gabon (Zonder Minimumprijs)
Nr. 92920869
Reliquary Guardian Figure (Eyema-o-Byeri)
ARTS OF AFRICA
In this Fang reliquary figure, the male form is reduced to basic shapes—cylinders and circles—echoing the cylindrical reliquary box on which the figure sat. It demonstrates a distinctly different approach to the human form than the Western tradition of naturalism. The artist has accentuated some parts of the body over others, invoking Fang ideas about showing the connection between death and rebirth by combining infantile forms with more mature characteristics.
Provenance: Ex-Private Collection, Barcelona
Reliquary Guardian Figure (Eyema-o-Byeri)
ARTS OF AFRICA
In this Fang reliquary figure, the male form is reduced to basic shapes—cylinders and circles—echoing the cylindrical reliquary box on which the figure sat. It demonstrates a distinctly different approach to the human form than the Western tradition of naturalism. The artist has accentuated some parts of the body over others, invoking Fang ideas about showing the connection between death and rebirth by combining infantile forms with more mature characteristics.
Provenance: Ex-Private Collection, Barcelona
Etnische groep / cultuur
Giftand
Aantal items
1
Land van herkomst
Gabon
Geschatte periode
Eind 20e eeuw
Materiaal
Hout
Sold with stand
Nee
Staat
Redelijke staat
Titel van het kunstwerk
Fang Byeri reliekschrijnstandbeeld
Hoogte
57 cm
Breedte
14 cm
Diepte
14 cm
Gewicht
2725 g
Herkomst
Privécollectie
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Recebi a estatueta. Muito obrigado pelo particular cuidado com a embalagem ! .... Melhores cumprimentos, Carlos Cerqueira
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Muchas gracias por tu mensaje. Me alegro de que haya llegado bien, espero que la estatua sea de tu agrado. Un placer!
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Although this obviously authentic figure is quite damaged, I love it for its expression. Much better than most of the imitation Fang figures. Thank you!
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