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Baga Peoples, very large carved, painted snake

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Description

Baga Peoples, very large carved, painted snake, 20th c., Guinea, in undulating form with carved and polychrome painted details, 94"h x 16.5"w x 13"d (excluding stand), 94"h (incl. stand)

Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Dr. David Rilling, 1990s

Condition

Good, wear to surface, some paint loss, age cracks to wood and old insect damage to bottom **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mailÂ info@milleabros.comÂ with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Baga Peoples, very large carved, painted snake

Name: Baga Peoples, very large carved, painted snake
SKU: 164271826
Price: 1000 USD
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