GABONESE FRANG PEOPLE RELIQUARY HEAD. Wooden sculpture, specifically a reliquary head, likely from the Fang people of Gabon. These sculptures, known as "byeri," served as guardians of ancestral relics. The sculpture is made of wood, exhibiting a dark, aged patina, indicative of its age and ritual use. The face is stylized with a prominent forehead, a simple nose, and a small mouth; its coiffure is carefully rendered, with details suggesting traditional hairstyles. - Height: 21 inches. Estimate $200-300
