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Ethnographic
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Baga A-Tshol-zoomorphic shrine head, Guinea, African
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USD 1,900.00 |
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USD 1,900.00 |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 |
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Thursday, October 16, 2008 |
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Denver, CO |
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Description
Baga A-Tshol-zoomorphic shrine head Type of Object: Carving Ethnic Group: Baga Country of Origin: Guinea Materials: Good, stubs, paint, stain Approximate Age: Mid 20th century Dimensions: 28 inches Overall Condition: Used with traces of wear Damage, Repair: stable old cracks to neck, base, head with repairs Additional Information: This is a one piece sculpture made out of a hard wood, and painted in black. The sculpture has a rounded base designed in the form of a stool with three registrars in relief. It has a long neck and is topped by a horizontal stylized bird’s head with a long thin beak. Carved animal horns are placed in small triangular holes to the head. These holes were originally filled with magical materials. The head is also adorned with several stubs. This is a delightful carving and has a place in any collection for it’s age, carving and presence and for what it represents. The Baga are a small West African ethnic group living in a coastal area of swamps and inland waterways in Guinea bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The term Baga identifies not only a people or an area but also equally identifies a small constellation of art producing societies. The Baga share cultural traditions and art forms with neighboring Nalu and Landuma and the dominant Susu people. While Baga is their original speech, the language of the neighboring Susu has become commonplace and often Baga art forms are known in the West by their Susu titles. Examples of Baga sculpture have been documented as early as the nineteenth century and noted by early travelers. The Baga live in small villages divided into a number of quarters composed of family clans headed by male elders. The clan elders exercised political and spiritual authority and are the keepers of the secrets of rituals and initiations and controlled the use of ceremonial regalia. The bird as icon is prominent in Baga sculpture whether as a mask or as elegant shrine sculptures called A-Tshol and also known as Elek or Etiol. These are some of the most sacred and complex sculptures found among the Baga and served as shrines to protect the clan against negative forces. A -Tshol worked to heal as a curative agent, to disclose wrongdoers and fight sorcery and to determine appropriate retribution for unacceptable social behavior. Farmers would also approach the a-Tshol during planting season to assure a successful harvest. Description written by Niangi Batulukisi, Ph.D.**030775** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember
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