Byeri figures are known for their animated quality. They are not naturalistic, but they are dynamic; the face is often carved with a relaxed expression, while the arms and legs are active and engaged, bent as though the figure is about to leap into action. The figure is further animated by the reflective surface that vibrantly responds to light. The goal of the Byeri cult was to connect living and deceased so the Fang kept the guardian figures and relics happy and nourished with the application of camwood oil, giving the figure a reddish sheen.
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