jun 3, 1930 - 179 Reliquary figure (byeri)
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19th to 20th century
wood
Fang peoples (southern Cameroon)
An object with supernatural properties that protects from evil or brings good luck
Bones of Lineage heads, clan heads, special warriors, craftsmen and even women who gave birth to many children etc. Were being protected by these figures.
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