Fang Bwiti Fetish Figure, Based

Wrapped, bound and braced for something.

This Bwiti fetish figure was made by Fang peoples of Cameroon, Central Africa, in iron and leather in the 20th century. Bwiti is a religious tradition associated with the Fang and their neighbors, and figures of this kind were made for ritual use. Straps of leather wound around a core form the torso and the bent, splayed legs, while the arms stretch out sideways and a small, pointed head rises at the top. The brown wrappings are dry and darkened. It stands on a small black stand.

About eight inches tall. Small package, large presence. Do not unwrap it.