Men’s Initiation Baston
Bidjogo · Guinea-Bissau
Reference: BST-47
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- Height
- 158 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation. These canes, which are harpoon-shaped, are kept in the sanctuaries of male secret societies. Some…
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Full original description
Baton used by young neophytes in the processions of male initiation. These canes, which are harpoon-shaped, are kept in the sanctuaries of male secret societies. Some have engraved the name of their owner or successive owners, depending on the customs of the different villages,This one actually doesn't carry it. As a trident, the red central spike between two blues. In the center there is a hole in the shape of a diabolus.This cane appears in its sanctuary on the island of Bubaque, the room of the photograph starting from the right. This cane is painted with green, yellow, blue, red and white colors.
Further technical information
- Width
- 13 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Guinea-Bissau. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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