dec 30, 1900 - Reliquary figure (byeri)
Description:
19th to 20th centurywood
Fang peoples (southern Cameroon)
• Reliquary- container for relics (ashes or bones)
• Talisman to ward of evil and bring goodluck
• Most likely contained the bones of important community members or ancestors along with objects and medicinces
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 30, 1900
Now
~ 125 years ago