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This is the rating and price for Baga Snake Bansonyi Sculpture 46 Inch Guinea , 20th century



Description : Additional Information: ,This is a Baga protective serpent, known in the literature under various names: Bansonyi, A-mantsho-na-tshol or Inap. The serpent here represented is said to be similar to the ferocious python which spirit called Ninkinanka is involved in curing infertility and droughts, bringing prosperity, wealth, and rain. During the initiation of young boys, the serpent mask is involved in protecting boys at circumcision. In some sub-groups of Baga people, it appears during the initiation of young girls. It also appears at funerals.  ,This sculpture was worn on the top of the head, with a headdress to hold it fitting around the shoulders. This is a very good example of Baga snake headdress showing some age. It would hold a prominent place in a collection. Custom stand included. See a similar example in Phillips' AFRICA: THE ART OF A CONTINENT on p. 476, See also a similar example in the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art published in the catalogue SOUTH OF THE SAHARA. SELECTION WORKS OF AFRICAN ART. THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART (by Constantine Petridis), fig. 12, ART OF THE BAGA (by Frederick Lamp), fig, 37a-b, p. 53
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Estimate (low-high) : 1000 USD-1200 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 96316
Title : Baga Snake Bansonyi Sculpture 46 Inch Guinea , Period : 20th century
Medium : Wood, Pigment., Paint. Metal base (unknown metal).
Size : 46 inches H. x 8 inches deep x 8 inches wide.
Condition report : Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Cracks in places, small holes, scraped and worn patina, see pictures for details
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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