STATUT " NIMBA " - BAGA - BASSE-GUINEE -DEESSE FECONDITE

"NIMBA" status, BAGA ethnic group, Lower Guinea, Africa, period of the year 50. XX°. Deformation of the word "DEMBA" and "D'MBA", among the BAGA, or goddess of fertility. It represents a woman with a prominent nose that resembles the beak of the Hornbill, a bird that is part of African folklore and mythology, symbolizing fertility and growth. The goddess also has falling breasts evoking fertility. The thin and cylindrical neck leads to a very particular head which is characterized in the first place by its large volume. The face consists of a hooked profile, two large, slightly protruding eyes and a small tubular mouth, facial face dyed white. From the nose, starts a small crest on a large forehead which is prolonged by a large transverse crest ending in the nape of the neck. The hairstyle consists of braid on either side of the large crest surrounding ears worked in the shape of a horizontal "U". Height: 65 cm Width: 23 cm Depth: 26.5 cm Weight: 6.5 KG A slot on the left side of the head. Beautiful state of conservation and use, in its own juice, see the details in the photos. Shipping costs included for FRANCE. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.