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Reliquary head
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Reliquary Head
Late 19th/early 20th century
Wood, brass, discs
Height: 26 cm
Aquired: 1935
UEA 240This figure was made by the Fang peoples, which lived in Gabon on the west coast of Africa. The Fang made these serene guardian figures to watch over the relics of their ancestors which were used to bring good luck, protect from misfortune and smell out witchcraft. Fang heads provided inspiration for many artists in the early 20th century, including Jacob Epstein and Henry Moore. « Back to collection listing
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