Seated Figure

Item

Accession Number: 2024.39.
Title: Seated Figure
Ethnic Group: Fang
Subject: Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country: Gabon
Date: Early 20th Century
Medium: patinated wood, rope detailing
Format: H x W x D: 10 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 13/16 in (26.67 cm x 8.255 cm x 7.144 cm)
Description: A seated wooden figure holding a small vessel with arms and legs wrapped in rope.The Byeri, or reliquary guardian figure, has supernatural properties that ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. The figure has a calm expression yet is carved to depict strength through the detail of musculature.
Type: Byeri Figure; Byeri Figure