Origin: Guinea — Baga peoples
Dimensions: 32 cm x 13 cm
Material: Carved wood, aged natural patina
Condition: Age-consistent surface wear; small metal tack/pin visible at crown (possibly a repair or attachment point); stable wood structure throughout
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About this piece:
A distinctive Baga mask with a bold, split crest rising from the crown, flanked by ribbed, feather-like wing elements extending down either side of the face. The central facial area departs from more naturalistic conventions, featuring a cluster of small drilled circular openings arranged vertically in place of a conventional nose — an unusual, strongly abstracted device characteristic of the inventive, non-naturalistic approach found in Baga ceremonial carving. Below, a wide, gently curved mouth is rendered with vertical slatted openings, adding further graphic rhythm to the piece. The wood shows a warm, weathered patina throughout, consistent with genuine age and handling.
Dimensions: 32 cm x 13 cm
Material: Carved wood, aged natural patina
Condition: Age-consistent surface wear; small metal tack/pin visible at crown (possibly a repair or attachment point); stable wood structure throughout
SEND YOUR BEST OFFER FOR THIS ORIGINAL PIECE!
COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE. CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNT
About this piece:
A distinctive Baga mask with a bold, split crest rising from the crown, flanked by ribbed, feather-like wing elements extending down either side of the face. The central facial area departs from more naturalistic conventions, featuring a cluster of small drilled circular openings arranged vertically in place of a conventional nose — an unusual, strongly abstracted device characteristic of the inventive, non-naturalistic approach found in Baga ceremonial carving. Below, a wide, gently curved mouth is rendered with vertical slatted openings, adding further graphic rhythm to the piece. The wood shows a warm, weathered patina throughout, consistent with genuine age and handling.