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Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands

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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.

Origin:	Guinea
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Metal,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	715580