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A FINE BAGA SNAKE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

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A FINE BAGA SNAKE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

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This is a carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the form of a snake that presides over male initiation ceremonies among the Baga. The sculpture has been decorated with incised geometric designs and black & white mineral pigments. The snake measures 37 inches tall ( 41 inches tall on professional custom display stand.)

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Fair, well handled

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A FINE BAGA SNAKE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

Name: A FINE BAGA SNAKE HEADDRESS SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART
SKU: 69361876
Price: 80 USD
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