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African Baga Sculpture Carved From Wood, Guin

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African Baga Sculpture Carved From Wood, Guin

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African Baga Sculpture Carved From Wood, Guinea. The Baga people are known for their rich history in arts, particularly with wood and metal. These include the mask called Nimba, an icon for the goddess of fertility and the largest known masks ever produced in Africa. Provenance: Ethnographic Tribal Museum Collection (See Auction Catalog Description). Some Lots Have Been On Exhibition And Have A Custom Made Metal Stand Specifically Designed To Fit The Work. Estimated more than 75 yrs old. (Pangaea Auctions) Size and/or Weight: See Measurement Photo. (Photos Represent The Lot Condition.)

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African Baga Sculpture Carved From Wood, Guin

Name: African Baga Sculpture Carved From Wood, Guin
SKU: 51894282
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $5,000

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