 Snake 24 66" high $700 |
 Snake 25 62" high $600 |
 Snake 30 75" high $3000 |
 Snake 31 78" high $2000 |
Snake 24 66" high $700 |
Snake 25 62" high $600 |
Snake 30 75" high $3000 |
Snake 31 78" high $2000 |
 Snake 32 56" high $1200 |
 Snake 38 68" high $1200 |
 Snake 40 79" high $1500 |
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. Most versions, even the very large ones, were worn as headdresses.
In spite of their appearance, these serpent figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
We recommmend Art of The Baga: A Drama of Cultural Reinvention by Frederick Lamp (Museum for African Art/Prestel).
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