This Baga statue is known as a Nimba or D’mba figure. Nimba figures are not spirits but a representation of an ideal mother. This statue is 46 inches tall and weighs 41 pounds.
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The Baga people live amid the southern swampy lands of the Guinea Atlantic coastline. According to oral tradition, they originally lived along the interior highlands but were driven westward by their neighbors. The name ‘Baga’ is believed to have come from the phrase ‘bae raka’, meaning “people of the seaside”.
Read more about the Baga here.
Gorgeous Baga Nimba Statue 46″ – Guinea – African Art
Original price was: $850.00.$425.00Current price is: $425.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Guinea |
| Ethnicity | Baga |
| Material | Wood, pigment, vegetable fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 46" |
| Width (Inches) | 15.5” |
| Depth (Inches) | 20.5” |
| Weight (Pounds) | 41 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Minor imperfections and wear and tear. Possible previous repairs. Inquire for more information. |
Tribe Information
About the Baga People
The Baga people live amid the southern swampy lands of the Guinea Atlantic coastline. According to oral tradition, they originally lived along the interior highlands but were driven westward by their neighbors. The name ‘Baga’ is believed to have come from the phrase ‘bae raka’, meaning “people of the seaside”.
Read more about the Baga here.
Additional Information
About the Nimba or D’mba Figure
D’mba figures will usually come in a male and female pairing. These figures would be placed in a shrine to ensure agricultural and human fertility where offerings would be made. D’mba figures are often shown in a prayer like posture. D’mba masks and figures are often danced during special ceremonies and celebrations.