Nimba mask
Baga · Guinea (Conakry)
Reference: MHB-2
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- Height
- 57 cm
- Material
- Wood, upholstery studs and pigments.
It is the best known mask of the baga. Also called d’mba, in vernacular. It is a large shoulder mask that appears in ceremonies dedicated to…
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Full original description
It is the best known mask of the baga. Also called d’mba, in vernacular. It is a large shoulder mask that appears in ceremonies dedicated to birth and marriage and also in ceremonies dedicated to the fertility of the fields and in playful feasts.
When one of these masks breaks down over time, it omens a long and fruitful life for humans. Her big breasts are symbols of fertility.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
- Recorded weight
- 3 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Guinea (Conakry). The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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