FANG BYERI RELIQUARY FIGURE - GABON Start Price USD 25.00 Current Price USD 52.99 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location North York, Ontario See more about 'FANG BYERI RELIQUARY FIGURE - GABON' Description afrikanshrine store FANG BYERI RELIQUARY FIGURE - GABON Description:This is one of  the most powerful and best known sculptural forms emerging from Africa, Fang figures hold a prominent place in the history of African art. As reliquary guardians, Fang figures often appearas though they are slightly crouched with legs slightly bent or shown in a seated position with a narrow stick-like extension often reaching downwards from the buttocks. This latter posture enables the figures to perch on the edge of the ancestral reliquary known as a 'byeri' with their legs hanging over the side. The byeri reliquary held the bones of ancestors and were venerated through annual ceremonies at which they were present in the form of the sculptures. Photographed as early as 1907 (Tessmann 1913/1972, vol. II) the cult of Byeri began to lose its prominence after 1910 due to colonial government pressure.  Country of origin: GabonTribe: FangDimension:  H 24" x 7W" (inches) Materials:  Wood, copper and pigmentCondition:  Old, Excellent, some age cracks      Payment:Payment is due within 7 days of auction closing. We accept Paypal, money orders, bank drafts,bank wires and cash (on pick-up only). Winning bidder invoice includes auction total, shipping costs and insurance (if taken). International bidders should note that we are not responsible for any taxes or duties assessed by the Customs agency of destination countries. Where a payment cannot be made within 7 days of auction closing, please email before bidding to request extended payment terms. If you have already placed a bid, please email as soon as you are aware that your payment might be late. If no contact or payment has been received within 7 days of auction closing, an Unpaid Item Strike will be given and the item(s) relisted.Shipping:Please note that large and/or heavy items have higher shipping rates. Posted shipping rates reflect an estimation of actual shipping costs and include packaging materials and handling*. Items can be combined to reduce shipping costs. We do not profit from shipping fees. Actually, many items cost us a few dollars more to ship than the amount paid!*We use 100% professional packaging materials, including custom-made double-wall boxes, industrial 1/2" bubble wrap, 60 lb. packing paper and quality sealing tape. Items will be shipped within 5 business days of receipt of payment. Items shipped to North American destinations will arrive within 5 to 15 business days of shipment, depending on zip/postal code. European bidders can expect delivery in approximately 2-6 weeks. Items shipped to Asia may take up to 12 weeks. Shipping costs may be combined on multiple items.All items are packed professionally, and insurance is available and recommended on most items, to most countries. Though we will assist insured bidders in the rare event of a loss (once in over 6 years of online sales), We are not responsible for items once they have been shipped. Successful Toronto bidders may pick up their items at our Toronto Gallery (by appointment only). Place a Bid!