Vintage Large Baga Carved Stool /Table Nimba Kneeling Figures 27.5" W

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Exceptional vintage Baga carved stool, hand-crafted from a single piece of wood. Measuring 27.5" W × 15.5" D × 12" … Read more Exceptional vintage Baga carved stool, hand-crafted from a single piece of wood. Measuring 27.5" W × 15.5" D × 12" H, this sculptural piece features eight intricately carved anthropomorphic Nimba figures kneeling in support of the circular platform. Each figure displays stylized facial features and elaborate headdresses, embodying the Nimba—a revered symbol of fertility, prosperity, protection, and abundance in Baga culture. Far more than functional seating, this work serves as a ritual and architectural object, rich with cultural significance and artistic presence. The wood's aged patina reveals its history through minor scratches and wear, testament to authentic use and time. Minor wood opening present. Sturdy and well-preserved, this is an essential acquisition for serious collectors of African art and ethnographic pieces. See less