27 dic 1857 año - Reliquary figure (byeri)

Descripción:

wood
Fang peoples (southern Cameroon)

Reliquary - container for relics

This byeri serves as a talisman to ward off evil and bring good luck

Most likely contained the bones of important community members or ancestors along with other objects and medicine.

Añadido al timeline:

fecha:

Fotos: