BAGA, Coastal region, Guinea. - Lot 156

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BAGA, Coastal region, Guinea. - Lot 156
BAGA, Coastal region, Guinea. Monoxyne A-Tshol altar figure, resting on a two-tiered conical base. The head, extended forward, evokes a stylized bird's beak. The rounded forehead is embellished with three ridge-shaped protrusions carved in relief: two on the sides and one in the center. Hardwood, old brown patina, discrete remains of localized white pigments, marks of use and internal erosion due to age. Height Height : 37 cm Width : 32 cm. These figures are often kept in domestic or community altars. They play a central role in rites related to fertility, protection and communication with ancestors.
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