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THBAfrican Baga Snake Helmet Mask
Lot 71
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By 500 Gallery
Oct 28, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022
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2022-10-28 14:00:00
2022-11-10 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : November Collection: African Tribal Art
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African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the past decades. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the past decades. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
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- Lot Description
African Tribal Art: Baga People, Guinea, West Africa: Helmet mask with a snake. Late 19th Century (Circa 1890) Carved wood and pigments, mounted on a custom-made steel stand.
The serpent (Kalimbe, or Bansonyi) refers to a protective spirit manifested in the form of a snake that presides over male initiation ceremonies in the Baga culture.
Many helmet-style masks feature holes along the lower rim, by which whey are attached to a costume. This mask, without holes, shows wear from being held above the head by hand.
This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York
Dimensions: 43"H x 41.5"L w/stand; Mask is 10.5"H x 7"Wx 41.5"LGood, aged condition, with signs of wear and use.Condition
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