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African Baga Nimba Guinea Fertility Mother Headdress

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BAGA, GUINEA, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NIMBA, LARGE FEMALE: BAGA, GUINEA, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NIMBA, LARGE FEMALE SHOULDER MASK H 54" W 15" D 20" The Baga people live in north-western Guinea along the Atlantic coastal areas and include the subgroups Sitemu, Pu

2021BAGA, GUINEA, AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NIMBA, LARGE FEMALESee Sold Price

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A Baga Stool with 2 Nimba images. African Art: Vintage carved wooden stool with 2 Nimba figures as the central Support. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa.

2018A Baga Stool with 2 Nimba images. African ArtSee Sold Price

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Vintage Baga D'Mba Ancestor sculpture African Art: Carved wooden commemorative sculpture of a "D'mba" or Nimba standing male figure with classic treatment to the face and form.Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa.The D'mba, which was long interpreted as

2018Vintage Baga D'Mba Ancestor sculpture African ArtSee Sold Price

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African Tribal Art Nimba (D'mba) Male Figure: Baga people, Guinea. Full figure representation of the male counterpart of the female Nimba. This is an uncommon carving of a male figure wearing af female Nimba head. Carved wood, stained black with

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Fine African Baga Snake Headdress: African Baga Snake Headdress. Carved and paint decorated wood. Exhibited: Allan Stone Gallery, New York "Animals," May 22 - July 15, 2003. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 79" x

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Massive African Baga Snake, Guinea Bissau, Ht. 82.5": Massive African Baga Snake, Guinea. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Size: Height: 82.5" (210 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.

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African Mother & Daughter Headdress.: African. Mother & Daughter Gazelle Headdress. c. 1960's. Carved wood. Some loss at bottom and repairs, otherwise fair condition. 39" h x 13" w. Est. $100-300. Ship: $85

2020African Mother & Daughter Headdress.See Sold Price

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African Baga Figural Drum, Guinea: African Baga Figural Drum, Guinea. Carved wood, pigment and animal skin. Size: 46'' x 12.5'' x 12.5'' (117 x 32 x 32 cm).

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Vintage African New Guinea Wooden Fertility God: A vintage carved African Papua New Guinea painted and carved wooden statue depicting a fertility god. Measures approx. 43" height. Split seen to base.

2021Vintage African New Guinea Wooden Fertility GodSee Sold Price

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African Baga Wood Headress, Guinea: African Baga Wood Headress, Guinea, measures 23" H x 7.25" W x 8" D.

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2022African Figurative DrumSee Sold Price

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African D'mba Carved Wood Fertility Headdress.: From a Mount Kisco, NY estate. - Dimensions: 51" h x 18" w x 23" d.

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Baga Nimba Tribe African Carved Wood Mask: Africa,20th Century Figural mask depicting a face with large beak nose and studs throughout. Wood From the collection of a Medfield, Massachusetts estate. Approx. 16" t x 8" w x 11" d.

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Large African Carved Wood Baga Serpent: Large African Carved Wood Baga Serpent, Guinea West Africa, painted; used condition, wear/worn, chips, splits to wood, surface distress, paint loss, measures 73" long x 16" wide x 11 1/4" high

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2 West African Style Wooden Figures. 20th c.: A group of two West African style wooden figures. 20th century. ++ Baga Nimba style figure. 41" x 11" x 15". ++ Dogon style figure. 38" x 10" x 10 3/4". Condition: Accretions, cracks, and wear through

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Tall carved wooden Spirit Snake from the Baga peoples: This is a wonderful carved and painted wooden snake image from the baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. Known locally as "a-Mantsho-na-Tshol" the baga consider this the image of a powerful spirit. The s

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African Baga Nimba Guinea Fertility Mother Headdress

Item Details

Description

A 20th century West African Guinea Baga Nimba fertility mother shoulder headdress depicting a female figure with braided hair and abstracted form representing the ideal woman in society.

Condition

Good condition with cracks in wood throughout. Break and separation near chest.

Dimensions

29 x 10 x 18.5 in

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African Baga Nimba Guinea Fertility Mother Headdress

Name: African Baga Nimba Guinea Fertility Mother Headdress
Brand: Ideal
SKU: 144074068
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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