SUNDAY ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 178
By Antique Arena Inc
Sep 8, 2024
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LOT 336:

AFRICAN NTUMU CARVED WOOD FANG BYERI FETISH FIGURE

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$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
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Auction took place on Sep 8, 2024 at Antique Arena Inc
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AFRICAN NTUMU CARVED WOOD FANG BYERI FETISH FIGURE
A West African hand carved wooden Eyema Byeri fetish figurine from Fang tribe, Equatorial Guinea, art of the Fang Ntumu ethnic group. The piece is a byeri, the representation of an ancestor used in worship ceremonies. This figurine represents a female figure with exaggerated physical features and it is mounted on a wooden stand. The face is bounded from above by high semicircles of eyebrows and is often made in the shape of a heart, eyebrows, and nose form a single convex line, mouth, and small cut chin protrude strongly forward. The figure is adorned with brass round elements and wears a part of the jaw of a small animal with teeth. African Tribal Art And Carvings For Collectors.

Dimensions
H 21 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

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