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A funerary reliquary, Upper Ogowe, Gabon
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A funerary reliquary, Upper Ogowe, Gabon
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A funerary reliquary in which have been placed the bones (usually vertebrae) of the deceased. Designed to both protect ancestors from evil forces and to help the living communicate with and appeal to their ancesters for good health and success in hunting. Upper Ogowe, Gabon

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Keywords: Funerary; Anthropology; Ceremonial; Funerary rites
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  • Library reference: Museum No A657377
  • Photo number: L0036302
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