Collection of French African art. The African art of the Byeri cult consists of anthropomorphic sculptures embodying the ancestor and acting as "guardians". Oiled black patina, scattered grainy residue. The peoples known as Fang, or "Pahouins", described as conquering warriors, invaded by successive leaps, from village to village, the entire vast region between Sanaga in Cameroon and Ogooué in Gabon, between the 18th and the beginning of the 20th century.< The boxes containing the relics of illustrious ancestors were guarded by the oldest man in the village, the “esa”. Topped with a statue or head which acted as guardian of the "byeri" boxes, they were stored in a dark corner of the hut, supposed to divert evil influences towards someone else. They were also used during initiation ceremonies for young people linked to the "So" society. During festivals, the statues were separated from their boxes and carried on parade.
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