"nimba" Statue - Baga - Guinea Conakry - Mi-xx°

Large "NIMBA-BAGA" statue, from GUINEA CONAKRY, mid-20th century period. Anthropo-zoomorphic statue NIMBA. Deformation of the word D'mba or N'demba, from the BAGA people, originally from lower GUINEA. This statue is distinguished from the Nimba shoulder mask of the Baga by the strong hooked nose evoking a bird's beak, a long summit crest and horseshoe ears. In this case the arms with hands seem to support the jaw of the character whose tubular mouth seems to emit a breath A large part of the body, nose, face, neck, stomach, back, are covered with hammered metal plates, fixed by nails of the type upholsterer. The statue is of the male type in ironwood with a beautiful dark brown patina, these statues are among the least common, yet an emblematic form of African art. The large head is of refined workmanship, the cylindrical neck is long, the belly rounded and prominent, all set on solid and slightly bent legs. It is a symbol of fertility, fecundity and prosperity. She protects the community. Dimensions: HEIGHT: 125 cm DEPTH: 42 cm WIDTH: 36 cm WEIGHT: + or - 25 KG Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its original condition, from the Estaque Family private collection. Shipping costs in addition to estimate, possibility of delivery according to distance. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.