Bulu or Fang Power Figure flintburin creating sumptuous personal objects that

creating sumptuous personal objects that blurred the line between functional footwear and wearable art

exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Oxus Civilization

and a pantheon of shared deities such as Mawu

the latter likely somewhat later in date

these amulets were believed to protect and ensure the deceased's rebirth in the afterlife

Bulu or Fang Power Figure flintburin creating sumptuous personal objects thatBulu or Fang people, mid. 20th century, Beti Pahuin, Cameroon or Gabon, Central Africa Impressive and highly unusual wooden power figure carved entirely from a single log in the form of a stylised casket, standing on four stubby legs, with finely sculpted ovoid heads emerging at both ends. The expressive facial featuresalmond shaped slit eyes pierced with long rusty nails, large ears, elegant noses, refined coiffures, horizontal scarifications, and