Guinean Baga Snake - Serpent with Black Face Statue symbolic patterns

symbolic patterns

with a headdress to hold it fitting around the shoulders

These figures were often created and used by spiritual leaders

while those from the chin could represent wisdom or authority

Guinean Baga Snake - Serpent with Black Face Statue symbolic patternsBaga Snake from Guinea Serpent with Black Face 19th Century This striking 19th century Baga snake statue from Guinea is a remarkable representation of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Baga people. Expertly carved from a single piece of hardwood, this statue showcases the snake, a potent symbol in Baga culture, adorned with vivid red eyes and painted in contrasting white, black, and red hues. The Baga people revered the snake as a powerful