Collection of French African art. Rare bust female figure from the Baga. Delicately sculpted, the features compose a subtly concentrated physiognomy. Beneath a ringed neck, the swollen bust, draped in canvas, conceals a magical charge. The decoration of cowries refers to fertility and material wealth. Slightly satin nuanced patina. Desication cracks. Mixed with the Nalu and the Landuman, the Baga live along the coasts of Guinea-Bissau in areas of swamps flooded six months a year. These Baga groups settled on the coast and living from rice growing are made up of seven sub-groups, including the Baga Kalum, Bulongic, Baga sitem, Baga Mandori, etc.... Along with the extinction of male initiations since the 1950s, women's societies organize danced ritual ceremonies during which possession and divination sessions frequently take place. These groups make use of sculptures, masks and caryatid drums.
240.00 € Possibility of payment in 2x (2x 120.0 €) This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity
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