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A Baga Serpent Eating a Turtle sculpture

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A Baga Serpent Eating a Turtle sculpture

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Description

A Carved Wooden serpent effigy shown eating a tortoise, with painted and incised designs, well handled surface. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The snake carving measures 50.5 inches tall on its base.

Condition

Loss the the legs of the carved turtle, and well worn overall.

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A Baga Serpent Eating a Turtle sculpture

Name: A Baga Serpent Eating a Turtle sculpture
SKU: 177504316
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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