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dec 30, 1900 - Reliquary figure (byeri)

Description:

19th to 20th century
wood
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:

23 Jan 2018
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Date:

dec 30, 1900
Now
~ 124 years ago

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