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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. Picture Stats: Views: 346 Filesize: 63.36kB Height: 825 Width: 1330 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=35507 |