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EYEMA-O-BYERI (Reliquary Figure)

Description
Gabon. Fang, mid–late 19th century. Wood, metal, and shell; height 21-1/4" (53.97 cm).

Altered Objects: the Bieri Figure
A wooden sculpture, eyema bieri, was placed on top of the container holding the relics.

These were carved in a number of forms and styles. They were enhanced by frequent application of palm oil over an extended period of time.
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