Men’s Initiation Baston
Bidjogo · Guinea-Bissau
Reference: VAR-33
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- Height
- 169 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 the name of their owner or their successive owners engraved. In this case it bears the name of URAMIG, AMITIDA on the one hand and BALEIA on the other. This cane is painted with green, yellow, blue, red and white colors.
Further technical information
- Width
- 14 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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