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Serpent Headdress, a-Mantsho-Ã±a-Tshol, Baga People

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Serpent Headdress, a-Mantsho-Ã±a-Tshol, Baga People

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Description

20th century, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, hollow carved wood, polychrome, serpent headdress with large head, round eyes and a chain of incised and colored lozenges along its length, on contemporary steel base.

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)
DOA 90 in. including metal base.
From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

Condition

Good condition, with scuffing and some loss of wood and paint.

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Serpent Headdress, a-Mantsho-Ã±a-Tshol, Baga People

Name: Serpent Headdress, a-Mantsho-Ã±a-Tshol, Baga People
SKU: 65245567
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $25 - $25,000

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Starting Price $25

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