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Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding …
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Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent sculptures which symbolize protection. These sculptures were used and danced in ceremonies which are used to invoke, complement and grant one's requests for life bearing forces, for individuals, family and the community. Initiation ceremonies utilize these figures while facing the heavens referred to as "mantshonatshol" for protection using spiritual practices. They both exhibit signs of wear from use. Smaller Snakes Height is 86.5 inches.
Dimensions: Height: 91 in (231.14 cm)
Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Smaller Snakes Height is 86.5 inches.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 14ʺD × 91ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Guinea
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- rustic, vintage, mounted on modern stands rustic, vintage, mounted on modern stands less
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