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Superb hand carved of one piece of dense heavy wood stool Or table with standing females figures by the tribe …
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Superb hand carved of one piece of dense heavy wood stool Or table with standing females figures by the tribe of Baga Guinea-Bissau ,
The Baga Nimba represents the abstraction of an ideal of the female role in society. The Nimba is essentially viewed as the vision of woman at her zenith of power, beauty, and affective presence, rather than a goddess or spirit.
Typically, the Baga Nimba’s hair is braided into parallel rows,( represented by the scarification on the head) which are similar to the patterns of agriculture grown in West African fields.
The face, and breasts of the Baga Nimba are decorated with scarification. Ultimately, Nimba is a reminders of the revered qualities-which make up to Baga social system
good condition 12.5" h by 24" Diameter
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 24ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 12.5 in
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Guinea
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- good good less
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