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Unknown"French Guinea Baga Machole Bird, " Carved and Painted Wood created circa 1980circa 1980
circa 1980
About the Item
This bird sculpture was created by an unknown Baga artist in French Guinea. The bird's head is covered with paint and intricate patterns. Among the less well known Baga art forms are the a-Bamp (or a-Bemp) bird figures. They range from the naturalistic to the abstract and often have small birds or other animals on their backs. Different birds are represented including pelicans, egrets and other fishing birds.
24" x 32" x 6"
The Baga people are a West African ethnic group who live in the southern swampy lands of Guinea Atlantic coastline. Traditionally Animist through the pre-colonial times, they converted to Islam during the colonial era, but some continue to practice their traditional rituals.
- Creation Year:circa 1980
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
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