BAGA SERPENT 47, Guinea

In spite of its appearance, this serpent figure shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.


Photographs © Tim Hamill

BAGA, PROTECTIVE SERPENT 47, 67", $1400, SOLD

BAGA, PROTECTIVE SERPENT, Guinea. The serpent, Kakilambe, is a protective spirit that presides over young men's initiation camps. It appears in the village on ritual days and to announce the return of the boys as men. Some versions are also worn as headdresses.

Prices do not include packaging and shipping. The largest are most difficult to ship, in some cases they would need trucking.

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