SKU: 144307
Baga Snake Bansonyi Sculpture Guinea
Height: 45.0
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4.0
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4.0
$250.00
$400.00
Description
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 whose 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.
Height (In) 45.0
Width (In) 3.5
Depth (In) 4.0
144307
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Baga
Country of Origin: Guinea
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Bug damage, Please see photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.