Guinean Baga Snake - Serpent with Black Face Statue masks like this one are

masks like this one are not merely decorative objects

symbolic patterns

a characteristic design in Yoruba art that symbolizes beauty

This 19th-century Dogon mask from Mali

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Guinean Baga Snake - Serpent with Black Face Statue masks like this one areBaga Snake from Guinea Serpent with Black Face 19th Century This striking 19th century Baga snake statue from Guinea is a remarkable representation of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Baga people. Expertly carved from a single piece of hardwood, this statue showcases the snake, a potent symbol in Baga culture, adorned with vivid red eyes and painted in contrasting white, black, and red hues. The Baga people revered the snake as a powerful