BAGA, PROTECTIVE SERPENT, Guinea. The serpent, Kakilambe, is a protective spirit that presides over young men's initiation camps. It appears in the village on ritual days and to announce the return of the boys as men. Some versions are also worn as headdresses.
In spite of its appearance, this serpent figure shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.
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