Shoulder Mask - Wood - Baga Nimba - Guinea - 23 cm - Asian African Art

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Shoulder Mask – Wood – Baga Nimba – Guinea – 23 cm

Name: Shoulder Mask - Wood - Baga Nimba - Guinea - 23 cm
SKU: 42.66
Price: 95.00 EUR
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€ 95,00

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SKU: 42.66 Category: African Art Search for: African masks, Baga, Baga nimba, guinea, Shoulder mask

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Description

Miniature shoulder mask from the BAGA NIMBA people of Guinea. Shoulder masks were used during joyful ceremonies such as weddings and harvest festivals. The wearer of the mask had a raffia costume and performed dances while surrounded by villagers.
This shoulder mask has a large pair of breasts, a typical extra enlarged head with semicircular ears, a pointed chin and nose.
Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Object	Shoulder mask
Ethnic group:	Baga Nimba
Country:	Guinea
Material:	Wood,
Estimated period:	Second half 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	23x12x7 cm
Weight:	350 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Shoulder Mask – Wood – Baga Nimba – Guinea – 23 cm

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