Fang Seated Figure Gabon

Exude the traditional charm of Gabonese art with our Fang Seated Figure. Hand-carved from dark pigmented wood, this piece boasts smooth carvings and exaggerated muscles, capturing the essence of the Fang culture. Its extended chin represents wisdom and authority, making it a perfect addition to any collection.

The Fang tribe are spread over a vast area along the Atlantic coast line of equatorial Africa and can be found in Cameroon equatorial Guinea and Gabon namely along the bank of the Ogowe river. They are principally hunters but also agriculturists. Their social structure is based on a clan, a group of individuals with a common ancestor. The ensemble of Fang peoples practice a cult devoted to ancestor lineages, the bieri, whose aim is to both protect themselves from the deceased and to recruit and aid in matters of daily life. This familial cult does not monopolize the Fang's religious universe, for it coexists with other beliefs and rituals of a more collective character.