Serpent Headdress, a-Mantsho-ña-Tshol, Baga People

Baga People, Guinea- a-Mantsho-na-Tshol (Serpent headdress)- wood. Large, sinuous headdresses like these evoke a spiritual entity associated with water serpents, and would be affixed to basketry headd

20th century, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, hollow carved wood, polychrome, serpent headdress with large head, round eyes and a chain of incised and colored lozenges along its length, on contemporary stee

20th century, African, carved wood with white and black polychrome, form with sinuous curves and undulating contours, supported on a wood base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lot

20th century, African, carved wood with red, black and white polychrome, supported on a metal base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 61 in. From the Complete and Import

20th century, African, carved wood with tan, black and white polychrome, supported on a metal base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 52 in. From the Complete and Import

20th century, African, carved wood with red, black and white polychrome, bulbous, undulating headdress, wood base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 41 in. From the Comp

This is a wonderful carved and painted wooden snake image from the baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. Known locally as "a-Mantsho-na-Tshol" the baga consider this the image of a powerful spirit. The s

Carved wooden Serpent image with raised geometric designs accented with red, blue and white kaolin clay pigment. From The Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa.The serpent as imagery source for a-Mantsho-

A carved wooden serpent headdress Guinea, Baga, 20th century. 56 1/2"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A polychrome carved wood serpent headdress. Guinea, Baga, 20th century. 66 1/2"h w/o stand. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A carved wood and polychrome serpent headdress. Guinea, Baga, 20th century. 60 1/2"h. Provenance: Patrick J. Lusk Collection

African carved wood female bust D'Mba Great Mother headdress, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau Baga People, monumental carved wooden sculpture personifying womanhood, 37" h

This is an enormous carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested

This is a carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested in the for

20th century, Africa, stylized snake of typical form, having geometric decoration overall. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 79 in From the Complete and Important Colle

4 Wächterfigur, "a-tshol" Baga Sitem, Guinea Holz. H 52 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Max Kamer, St. Gallen. - Galerie Walu, Zürich. Anthropomorphe, schützende, a-tshol genannte Kopfskulptur, die als

Tall African Baga, Guinea polychrome and carved wood bansonyi (serpent) headdress; H: 63 1/2" (approx.)

African Baga, Guinea polychrome and carved wood bansonyi (serpent) headdress; H: 27 3/4" (approx.); with stand

African Baga, Guinea polychrome and carved wood bansonyi (serpent) headdress; H: 27 3/4" (approx.); with stand

Baga people, African (Republic of Guinea), 20th century. Large hand carved wood nimba figural headdress in the form of a woman with prominent nose, jutting chin, geometric patterned hair, rounded ears

A very long old Baga peoples mask from Guinea, West Africa. An elongated form which was typically worn atop a large grass headdress which covered the dancer. This mask has some wear and handling sugge

This is a very large and lovely vintage wood sculpture from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. This avian sculpture features some wonderful open work design with colorful painted accents. The ta

This is a large carved wooden parade staff featuring a proud bird effigy with a black snake on its back, all carved from a single piece of wood. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The staff has been c

Carved wood and pigment. A large and expressive carving, standing approximately 6 ft tall; possibly part of a ceremonial headdress. Metal stand included. Dimensions: (With stand) H 74" x W 13" x D 12"