Bijago art

"[3] Among the most striking Bidyogo art pieces are the portable ancestor shrines ("iran") that can either be realistic or abstract.

[4] Traditionally-decorated artifacts are also produced for "fanado" coming-of-age ceremonies (wood masks, spears, shields, headgear, bracelets).

[4] The Bissagos produce unique objects for daily activities (fishing, agriculture) and personal use (stools, basketry, foodware) and boats.

[4] While most Bidyogo hut dwellings show no remarkable artistry, some have their walls painted in bright colors with traditional symbols and patterns.

[4] Some of the village artists carve for ritual use as well as for the tourist trade, which can thus enable visitors to acquire ethnographically interesting pieces.