Description: African Snake, Serpent Figure from the BAGA tribe from Guinea. The Baga Snake, “Bansonyi,” normally displayed as an upright static sculpture is in reality a headdress representing the spirit “A- Mantsho-na-Tshol.” With the help of a light framework, the towering polychrome decorated serpent is held on the shoulders of a dancer concealed beneath a raffia covering. The Bansonyi is involved in protecting male initiates at circumcision; it is used duringdroughts as well as appearing at funerals in groups as a male and female pair. Good condition with some wear and tear, chip on the lower back. Have a good look at the pictures. Dimensions: Height: 15.7 inch, 53 cm Width: 6.3 inch, 5 cm Depth: 5.9 inch, 5 cm We welcome all reasonable offers! Insured and registered shipping. Combined shipping possible, please ask for rates. Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. We appreciate your bussiness and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history! We will ship your item as soon as possible. At the moment all deliveries seem to be on time, without delay. Unfortunately the current situation can change very quickly, so we can not guarantee how long the exact delivery time will be for all shipments outside Europe. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding.
Price: 149 USD
Location: Tilburg
End Time: 2025-01-11T16:40:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 49 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Tribe: Baga
