#4215 Superb Rare Old African Carved wood Baga Stool/Table Guinea 24" D

The Baga Nimba represents the abstraction of an ideal of the female role in society. The Nimba is essentially viewed as the vision of woman at her zenith of power, beauty, and affective presence, rather than a goddess or spirit.

Typically, the Baga Nimba’s hair is braided into parallel rows,( represented by the scarification on the head) which are similar to the patterns of agriculture grown in West African fields.

The face, and breasts of the Baga Nimba are decorated with scarification. Ultimately, Nimba is a reminders of the revered qualities-which make up to Baga social system