Unidentified
Standing Female Reliquary Guardian Figure (eyema bieri)
19th-early 20th century
Category
Culture
Fang
Place Made
Gabon
Materials
Wood, copper
Measurements
overall: 19 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 in (49.53 x 13.335 x 10.795 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Stafford
Accession #
79.338
Description
Female figure seated on cylinder. Hands clutching thighs, extended navel, round extended breasts. Attached metal round eyes, protruding lips, black sticky surface. Braided headband framing face.