Baga altar a-tiol - Figure - Guinea-Bissau
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Baga altar a-tiol, a wooden Cubist A-Tshol from Guinea-Bissau, dating to 1900–1910, depicting an anthropomorphic bird, provenance from an old American collection.
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A cubist example of an early A-Tshol representing an anthropomorphic bird. According to the Baga, Birds are intermediaries between heaven, the world of spirits and earth, the world of man. A Baga village traditionally is composed of lineages that are descended from a common ancestor. Each lineage owned an A-Tshol, which protected the group from evil. During festivals, the families would show their A-Tshols and ask for a successful harvest, worn as horizontal headpieces at dances associated with male initiation and appear at funerals. Each A-Tshol, the most visible sign of a particular ancestry, incarnates the life of the lineage. When not in use, A-Tshols are kept in shrines sometimes located in the houses of the eldest members of the lineages.
Provenance: old american Collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateA cubist example of an early A-Tshol representing an anthropomorphic bird. According to the Baga, Birds are intermediaries between heaven, the world of spirits and earth, the world of man. A Baga village traditionally is composed of lineages that are descended from a common ancestor. Each lineage owned an A-Tshol, which protected the group from evil. During festivals, the families would show their A-Tshols and ask for a successful harvest, worn as horizontal headpieces at dances associated with male initiation and appear at funerals. Each A-Tshol, the most visible sign of a particular ancestry, incarnates the life of the lineage. When not in use, A-Tshols are kept in shrines sometimes located in the houses of the eldest members of the lineages.
Provenance: old american Collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title
Baga altar a-tiol
Country of origin
Guinea-Bissau
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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