Guinean Baga Snake african art This Stool Can be used

This Stool Can be used as an accent table as well

the figure is adorned with numerous nails and metal fragments driven into its body

The mask features bold

combined with its aesthetic beauty

It represents the Mende people's deep respect for tradition

Guinean Baga Snake african art This Stool Can be usedGuinean Baga Snake 19th Century This is a Baga protective serpent, known in the literature under various names: Bansonyi, A mantsho na tshol or Inap. The serpent represented is said to be similar to the ferocious python which spirit called Ninkinanka is involved in curing infertility and droughts, bringing prosperity, wealth, and rain. These sculptures are worn on the top of the head, with a headdress to hold it fitting around the shoulders. Around