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$49.95 Shipping Location: Yarmouth Port, United States NIMBA SHOULDER MASK 26" tall (66 cm) 15" long (38cm) 9" wide (23cm) Baga tribal art. The mask is sculpted from a single piece of hardwood and is one of ... morethe heaviest masks from Africa. Pablo Picasso was inspired by and even bought a Nimba Sculpture of his own in 1928.
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$27.35 Shipping Location: Bogart, United States This Vintage African Baga Nimba Ceremonial Bird Mask is a stunning piece of art. The mask measures 19 inches in length, 8 inches in width, and 6 inches ... morein depth. It is handcrafted from wood with intricate details and features a beautiful brown color. This mask represents the Baga tribe and their culture. It is an original piece and would make a great addition to any collection. The craftsmanship of this mask is excellent and it is sure to impress anyone who sees it.Please see all pictures. There are some scuffs and scrapes. 3 business days shipping and handling Thanks for looking
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Location: Chicago, United States The Nimba is the most important mask danced by the Baga, a West African ethnic group who live in the southern swampy lands of the Guinea Atlantic coastline. ... moreIt presides over all agricultural ceremonies and invokes abundance.
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Location: Chicago, United States The Nimba is the most important mask danced by the Baga, a West African ethnic group who live in the southern swampy lands of the Guinea Atlantic coastline. ... moreIt presides over all agricultural ceremonies and invokes abundance.
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Location: West Palm Beach, United States It represents an older woman who has given selflessly and also represents Community. The Baga people, a small group of 45,000, live along the coast of ... moreGuinea. The art of the Baga of coastal Guinea revolves around nature, the harvest and the veneration of feminine beauty.
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$25.45 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Baga People. Guinea, West Africa. 4" W x 3.75" D x 11" H.
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$36.00 Shipping Location: Lees Summit, United States The Baga have lived in their current location since the 14th century. Since the 1950s, most Baga communities have abandoned their traditional rituals ... moreand the use of masks associated with them. A Rare Baga Face Mask - Guinea.
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States People Baga. In addition to their spiritual significance, these masks also serve as important artistic and cultural representations of the Nalu and Baga ... morecommunities. These masks are considered sacred objects and are associated with spiritual and ancestral beliefs.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands They also carved Elek symbols as guardian symbols and for coding their Simo society secret lineage into it. The Bansonyi was used in male initiation ceremonies. ... moreOld statue from the Baga Nimba from Guinea.
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$4.50 Shipping Location: Orinda, United States Magazine: Arts d'Afrique Noire #3 African Arts, French Text. In good condition, missing cover, rest of magazine in good condition.
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$207.03 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ New Auction Listings Will Be Listed Under New ebay ID: ggoaa.art Please Visit New ebay Store: ↓ ... more↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Please Click ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ GGoAA- Fine African Art ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Superb African Guinea Baga Caryatid Ceremonial Drum Measurement: Height: 33.5 Width: 16 Depth: 16 Inches Measurement: Height: 85 Width: 40.5 Depth: 40.5 Centimeters Measurement Drum Only Material: Wood. Pigment, Paint, Hide Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Tradition Baga style wonderful work aged polychrome finish Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $100.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME CONDITION Wood deterioration. Worn areas, lost of paint and pigment, age cracks, several age cracks tribally repaired, overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND Today. The Baga people occupy the northern coast of Guinea and the southern coast of Guinea-Bissau. They live in the marshy area flooded six months of the year, during which time the only way to get around is by a dugout canoe. They live in villages divided into two to four quarters, which are in turn divided into five or six clans. Traditionally, the village is headed by the eldest member of each clan. The men fish and grow cola nuts; the women grow rice. Spiritually, they believe in a single god, known as Kanu, assisted by a male and female spirits. The only fundamental ritual is initiation, which takes place every twenty-four years. Before burial, the dead are displayed in a sacred wood and their belongings are buried. Baga had rich traditions of multifunctional masks and sculpture, many of which were suppressed with the advent of Islam. The best known of these is the massive Nimba(or Dumba) ma
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Free Shipping Location: Addison, United States This male figure was intended to be recorded by the posterior stalk on the basket housing the relics of the ancestors. Wearing a three-hulled crest characteristic ... moreof the Mvai warriors of the Ntem Valley, this ancestor effigy with an offering horn has a concave face with a large pout.
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Location: San Diego, United States The Baga people, a small group of 45,000, live along the coast of Guinea. The Baga moved to their current location as early as the 14th century. Their ... moreart is often quite abstract and spectacular and is eagerly sought by collectors and revolves around nature, the harvest and the veneration of feminine beauty.
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Location: Brazil É uma das máscaras mais conhecidas da Guiné. A máscara representa a deusa da fertilidade. - 93 cm x 47 cm x 27 cm (peso 7kg500). - 86 cm x 47 cm x 27 ... morecm (peso 7kg150).
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►UNUSUAL BAGA NIMBA/ D'MBA SHOULDER HEADDRESS/ MASK ~ African Art/Guinea
For further details, please visit the item description at our Website(click on the image above) Baga Nimba/D'mba Shoulder Headdress/Mask( Guinea) Description: On offer from our personal collection is this striking sculpture from the Baga peoples of Guinea. Known as a Nimba or D'mba. Such a headdress is worn over the shoulders of the dancer. With a raffia skirt attached to hide the identity of the wearer. The grand Nimba with its exaggerated features represents a stylized ideal of motherhood& fertility. Provides protection for pregnant women, is integral to the agricultural welfare within the community. With a somewhat unconventional stylistic treatment here. This Nimba has been carved from very heavy. Dense wood. The face has been adorned with raised scarifications, decorative metal panels, upholstery tacks. A double-plaited crest ... moreat the back of the head features a striated pattern, the pendulous breasts bear incised patterns. O verall condition: good. There is basic wear& tear. Scrapes& abrasions, dry age-cracks, evidence of old insect damage(arrested) an old dry age-crack has been indigenously repaired with a vertical strip of metal attached vertically to one side of the mask's'body' Powerful, eye-catching display. Materials: wood. Pigment Approximate dimensions: 29" H x 9" W x 11" D Estimated age: 40+ years Total shipping weight: ca. 30-lbs. All sales final. Payment must be made within 4 days of end of auction/sale. All items carefully packed. shipped promptly after payment received/cleared. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Priority Mail or USPS Parcel Post. Expedited shippin
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BEAUTIFUL BAGA PEOPLE OLD NIMBA CARVED WOOD STATUE FROM GUINEA 1
You are bidding on a Beautiful BAGA PEOPLE Old Carved Wood NIMBA Statue. From Guinea. This item looks old. Wooden figures. Often worn or carried in the form of masks, are used by the initiation societies to educate initiates about the role of the spirits whom they represent. Large wooden serpent figures appear at initiations, and carved anthropomorphic figures are placed on shrines. The ancestors are represented in figures that embody both human and animal characteristics. Geographically the Baga belong to the coast, yet their art is more stylistically akin to that found in the Western Sudan region. The Baga have lived in their current location since the 14th century. They migrated to this area from the interior highlands in upper Niger accompanied by several other peoples who share linguistic similarities. Including the Landuma, Tyapi, and ... moreTemne peoples. From the 14th to the early 20th century they were repeatedly invaded by the Nalu, Susu, Djalonke, Maninka, and the Fulbe among others. In the late 19th century French domination led to colonization. Since independence, many Baga peoples have abandoned some of their traditional ways in favor of Guinean nationalism. Religious life among the Baga is focused primarily on lineage-based men's and women's societies. The creator god is known as Kanu. And the highest recognized spiritual being other than Kanu is Somtup, the male spirit who governs the men's initiation society. The female society is governed by a-Bol, the wife of Somtup. Shrines are also kept by individual families in an effort to remember and appease the ancestors. Elek are carved shrine objects, which symbolize the lineage and offer protection for the family. This is one of Many Authentic Tribal Items I had the luck to buy from several collections of African Art. I have a large group of African items that I will be offering on ebay but don't have a very extensive knowledge of that Art. I just buy them because I absolutely love Original Tribal Art. My favorite art is from Nigeria. I will
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Baga Nimba Headdress Mask, African Tribal Creations, art, Guinea, Dumba, Bagga
African Tribal Creations presents. A Baga Nimba Figure Resident to Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The Baga people are a curious and relatively small ethnic group that reside in a region which floods severely for half of the year. The only method of distance transportion is a dugout canoe, and fishing, as well as marshland agriculture(rice, kola nuts, etc. make up their primary livelihood. A monotheistic people, their only ritual is societal initiation, which occurs only once every twenty four years. Art among the Baga people, as well as tradition, has been significantly depleted and repressed due to the advent of Islam in the region. Their most well-known sculpture, is the Nimba(or Dumba) figure, a large, quasi-humanoid figure that displays a large pair of breasts and a long, narrow, almost equine head with a large nose and human-like facial features. ... moreThe figure stand on four legs and would be hoisted onto the dancer's shoulders, where he would be covered beneath the legs under a skirt of raffia fiber. The figures are produced in a number of sizes, the largest of which are used in fertility ceremonies, especially those timed around agricultural harvest periods. Nimba, in the Baga mythology, is a sort of'Earth mother' called upon for needs of fertility and is representative of the most dignified points of Baga culture. This beautiful Nimba figure is a large domestic size. Meaning a home or shrine sized figure, but not a full sized Nimba(which could often be four to five feet in height, weighing several hundred pounds) It is in beautiful condition, displaying normal age related wear, and is finely detailed, with the numerous linear identifying scarification marks characteristic of these figures. It bears a dark chocolate brown patina, encrusted in several places, which displays the common evidence of age, transport, and exposure, including minor rub marks, scratches, etc. The small spike on the back of the neck has at some point in the past been broken off. This appears to be a very old and minor break. It s
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OLD BAGA NIMBA AFRICA WOODEN SHOULDER MASK
Here is old Baga Nimba Africa wooden shoulder mask. Dimensions-24 ½” x 10”x 9” Begining of the 20 th century. Very good condition. This wonderful item has historical and artistic value. Buyer pays $22.00 for shipping and handling. International buyers will be informer of shipping expenses by email. Please disclose your location so I may calculate the shipping charges. If you win more then two lots. We will do combined shipping. Shipping price on a second item will be 50%
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Nimba D'mba Mask Shoulder Headdress Baga Africa 47 Inches
Title, Nimba D'mba Mask Shoulder Headdress Baga. Guinea Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Guinea, People, Baga, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century. Dimensions, 47 inches height x 12 inches width, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in chest and back and crest. Old bug damage, small chips, Additional Information: This impressive and superb wooden shoulder mask comes from ... morethe Baga people. This is a classical example that displays many traditional components such as the spherical head. The plaited hair with medial crest, a large noses and pendulous breasts which hang close to the body. Its four legs. And geometric patterns decorating the hairstyle and the breast. This mask depicts a bust of a woman on four legs. Such mask is known as a D'mba headdress. That is by far the most well known Baga work of art. Its use was documented as early as 1886. It represents an older woman who has given selflessly. And also represents community. It is worn on the head with a costume of raffia and cloth. The Nimba masks. Often monumental works carried on the shoulders, rank among the largest of all ritual objects in West Africa. Their use, as hinted at above, is rather ubiquitous. They are used at funerals, harvest festivals, and at initiations. Normally these"masks" have four legs or posts(for placement on the shoulders) The carving would then be provided with a colorful and elaborate costume prior to use. Our mask is a powerful sculpture and work of a skilled artist. The surface shows traces of long use. Despite crack damage this is example remains d
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27" VINTAGE AFRICAN NIMBA TRIBAL WOOD CARVING STATUE GUINEA PRIMITIVE
This 2 7" TALL AWESOME VINTAGE PRIMITIVE AFRICAN TRIBAL Wood Carving is a"MUST" for any AFRICAN ART"COLLECTOR" I'm not certain of exactly what tribe in African that it came from. However. My research on EBAY indicates it was hand carv ed possibly by the NIMBA TRIBE in th e GUINEA area of AFRICA. It appears to me to be VERY OLD& VERY RARE with fantastic PATINA. I think it may be upwards of 100 years old. A NY HELP identifying this BEAUTIFUL African"WORK of ART" would be greatly appreciated. It has suffered some damaged getting here from from Africa to the USA.SEE THE LAST 4 PHOTOS fo r damaged are as) I'm selling it as found& as is. NOTE: It has been suggested to me that there are two other options as to the origin of this incredible wood carving. 1 The DISTENDED BELLY resembles carvings from ... moreZAIRE in the D.R. CONGO Region of Africa. 2 Facial features resemble wood carvings from the GREBO Culture of the Liberia Region of Africa. Please ask any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking and Best Wishes Bidd ing. ROY
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African Tribal Collection - QUALITY BAGA NIMBA HEADDRESS FIGURE (FEMALE) GUINEA
African Tribal Collection- QUALITY BAGA NIMBA HEADDRESS FIGURE GUINEA(FEMALE) Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors BAGA NIMBA HEADDRESS from Guinea*Please see our other listings for more tribal offerings from Africa. Updated every few days. We sell genuine tribally-used African masks and carving. Using some of the profits to support some villages in West Africa. Item Number: MA1424 Originates from: Guinea. West Africa Tribe: Nimba Approximate age: Mid 20th C entury Measurements inches Height 23 Width 8 D 9 Measurements cm Height 58 Width 20 D 23 Materials: Wood. Kaolin Note: This lovely Nimba headdress was field collected from a village on the border of Guinea-Bissau in the 70's. It has nice patina and delicate intricate scarification as well as faded white ... morekaolin paint. It is in good condition and a magnificent piece. WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC AFRICAN ANTIQUES(MUCH OF THE SALES PROFIT GOES BACK TO HELP SUPPORT VILLAGES IN WEST AFRICA) We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have an extensive personal collection from our travels around Africa. African tribal art has been very sought after over the past decades and it is commonly known that tribal art has been plundered during this time and many'copies' have entered the market. However. With the right knowledge and expertise it is still possible to find nice authentic tribal art pieces in Africa. We also take requests from buyers to find specific pieces in Africa. We are in Africa several times a year searching for tribal treasures from'untapped' sources and our travels involve going
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VINTAGE FERTILITY TRIBAL STATUE, BAGA GUINEA, NIMBA WOOD CARVING FIGURE 11"
VINTAGE FERTILITY TRIBAL STATUE. BAGA GUINEA, NIMBA WOOD CARVING FIGURE& SHOULDER HEADRESS Worn on the shoulder. This headress is a miniature of the large ceremonial pieces worn on the head. Represents a fertile woman or goddess of fertility with e xaggerated breasts Detailed carving on the statue's head. Neck& Breasts Measures 11" height. 3.5" wide, 4.5" deep T oday. The Baga people, 60,000 in total, occupy the northern coast of Guinea and the southern coast of Guinea-Bissau. History: The Baga had rich traditions of multifunctional masks and sculpture. The best known of these is the Nimba( or Dumba) mask. With its great cantilevered large nose, a large pair of breasts, crested head supported on the upper part of a female torso. Carved so as to rest on the shoulders of the wearer, his body hidden in raffia fiber. ... moreThe mask can also stand on four legs. Sterile women in the Simo secret society invoked it as the Mother of Fertility, and it was used at the first-fruit(rice) rituals, symbolically associating female fertility with the increase of the grain. This mask appears at the harvest and threshing of the rice crop, is worn by dancers at birth, marriages and other joyful ceremonie s.
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Neem Tree-6 Cuttings+BONUS-Azadirachta Indica-Miracle Tree,Margosa-Nimba-SALE!!!
NEEM Cuttings-6 This auction is for: Neem Cuttings Azadirachta Indica- Neem Tree- 6 cuttings! Common Names: Neem. Miracle Tree, Nimba, Margosa Tree Fresh Neem Tree Hardwood cuttings. Approx. 7-8" tall& pencil width. Easy to Propagate by cuttings. Thanks for Looking and Happy Bidding! Because everyone should grow a Neem Tree! SALE! Plant Name: Azadirachta Indica Common Names: Neem. Miacle Tree, Nimba, Margosa Tree Light: Full sun to light shade. Moisture: Allow to dry out between watering. They are very susceptible to root rot. Soil: Use well draining potting mix. Use 50/50 sand to the soil mixture. Fertilizer: Fertilize regularly. All purpose plant food. Use as directed. Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11 Other: Neem Trees can be grown in containers. NEEM TREE: Plant Description It is popularly known as the miracle tree. It is known as Nimba ... morein India. The Sanskrit name of Neem is Arishtha meaning the reliever of the sickness. Margosa tree. Azadirachta indica. Other Names: En: neem, Indian lilac, Fr: azadira d'Inde, margousier, azidarac, azadira Pt: margosa(Goa) Es: margosa, nim De: Niembaum Hindi: neem, nimb Burmese: tamar, tamarkha Urdu: nim, neem Punjabi: neem Tamil: vembu, veppan Sanskrit: nimba, nimbou, arishtha(reliever of sickness) Sindhi: nimmu Sri Lanka: kohomba Farsi: azad darakht i hindi(free tree of India) nib Malay: veppa Singapore: kohumba, nimba Indonesia: mindi Nigeria: dongoyaro Kiswahili: mwarubaini(muarobaini) It is a tall evergreen tree with the small bright green leaves. It is up to 100 feet tall. It blossoms in spring with the small white flowers. It has a straight trunk. Its bark is hard rough and scaly. Fissured even in small trees. The colour of the bark is brown grayish. The leaves are alternate and consists of several leaflets with serrated edges. Its flowers are small and white in colour. The loive like edible fruit is oval, round and thin skinned. Can be pruned to maintain size) Uses of the Neem Tree and seeds: The neem tree is a robust tree variety growing in a wide rang
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African Tribal Collection - Baga Nimba / D'mba Shoulder Mask, Guinea
Description Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors(Most pieces sourced by us direct from remote villages) THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Item Number: MA0037 Originates from: Guinea Tribe: Baga Materials: Wood, Condition: Weathered; fair condition for its age. Approximate age: Mid 20C Measurements cm: Height 53 Width 21 Field collected by us from a village in the Boke region of Lower Guinea near the border of Guinea-Bissau. The most important of the Baga art forms is the great mask. D'mba or Nimba. It represents the mother of fertility. Protector of pregnant women, and presides over all agricultural ceremonies. The dancer. Wearing a full raffia costume, carries the mask on his shoulders. Looking out through holes between the breasts. In use, such masks rise more than eight feet above the ground; they often ... moreweigh more than eighty pounds. Most show a standardized pattern of facial scarification. Nimba is the joy of living; it is the promise of abundant harvest" The Baga Nimba. Or D'mba, represents the abstraction of an ideal of the female role in society. The Nimba is essentailly viewed as the vision of woman at her zenith of power, beauty. And affective presence; rather than a goddess or spirit. The typical Nimba form illustrates a woman that has been fertile. Given birth to several children, and nurtured them to adulthood. 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, which embody the ability of the Baga Nimba to alter its condition to the natural environment. Nimba's presence is exemplified in all aspects if baga life for she is present publicly at weddings to give direction to the new union; at funerals to initiate the ded; harvest to celebrate productivity; and planting to inspire her people to continue to complete difficult tasks. Ultimately. Nimb
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Top Baga Nimba D'mba Headdress Mask 6520
ARTE AFRICANA Baga(Barka-Koba-Manduri-Sitemu-Tchitem-Stem Baga) Baule fetish figure. Quality item husband Material: Hard wood. Brass nails, dark patina. Two legs are damaged. See photo. Origin: Guinea Heigt 40 cm. Weight 3,3 kilos half XX century Thanks for your visit Check out my other items or only Auction Check out my other items or only Auction Add to Favourite Shops Collection privée; Art nègre; Afrique Noire; Masque; Sculpture; Reliquaire; Objet rituel; Bois; Laiton; Perle de verre; Collectionneur; Histoire de l'art;Africaniste; Musée de l'Homme; Fang; Baoulé; Mindumu; Musée des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie Art primitif. Tribal, Art Africain, Gabon, EWE, MOBA, TOGO, sculpture; Cote d'ivoire,Gabon, Congo, senoufo,Dan, Baoulé, Gouro, African art; ethnology; museum collections; aesthetic, ... moreArt primitif, Dapper, Tribal, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, Arte africano, Ewe, venavi, venovi,Afrique photographiques collection Musées France expositions Livres, objets art africain primitif premier masques statues Sculpture Dapper, quai branly Beaux livres BEAUX ARTS CIVILISATION Afrikanische Kunst, Arte africano, African art Aja, Bénin, Aka(Pygmées) Rép. Centrafricaine, Ashanti, Ghana, Attié, Côte d’Ivoire, Bambara(Bamana) Mali, Bamiléké(groupe) Cameroun, Bamoum, Cameroun, Baoulé, Côte d’Ivoire, Bembé, R.D. du Congo, Dagari, Ghana, Demba, R.D. du Congo, Douala, Cameroun, Fang, Gabon, Guinée équatoriale, Cameroun, Congo, Fon, Bénin, Galoa, Gabon, Gio, Libéria, Côte d’Ivoire, Gun, Bénin, Haoussa, Niger, Nigeria, Ibibio(groupe) Nigeria, Kirdi(groupe) Cameroun, Kongo, Congo, R.D. du Congo, Angola, Kuba, R.D. du Congo, Kwere, Tanzanie, Lele, R.D. du Congo, Loango, Congo, Lobi, Burkina Faso, Lomé, Togo, Luba, R.D. du Congo, Makonde, Mozambique, Tanzanie, Massaï, Kenya, Tanzanie, Mende, Sierra-Leone, Mfinu, R.D. du Congo, Mina, Bénin, Nago-Yorouba, Bénin, Nigeria, Ngal
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20 Neem Tree Seeds Azadirachta indica ~ Nimm Vembu Arya Veppu Azad Dirakht Nimba
There are approximately 14 million neem trees(Azadirachta indica) in India. Access to neem products was very cheap(if not free) and easy to get. It is a tropical evergreen. Related to the mahogany, that mainly grows in arid regions of India and Burma and Southwest Asia and West Africa. When temperatures do not drop below freezing, it may grow up to 50 feet tall. They are estimated to live up to 200 years. The neem tree has many versatile traits that can be traced back to the Upavanavinod. An ancient Sanskrit treatise dealing with agriculture. This treatise cites the neem tree as a cure for ailing soil, plants and livestock. The tree has been referred to as the'curer of all ailments' and the'blessed tree' by both the Hindu and Muslim population in India. The leaves and the bark have been used to treat illnesses such as leprosy, ... moreulcers, diabetes and skin disorder. It has also been used to make spermicides and pesticides. The neem tree is known as the tree for all seasons because of its versatility. Here is a list of its many uses: 1) Medicine- Many ancient and traditional medical authorities Indian texts place neem as a vital resource for pharmacy. They mention the usefulness of the leaves. Bark, flowers, seeds and fruit for treating several diseases such as diabetes, ulcers and skin disorders. For example, some people chew neem leaves in the morning for 24 days to protect the body from diseases like hypertension and diabetes. The juice of the neem tree(5ml) mixed with equal amounts of honey reduces oozing from ears and also removes inflammation. The ash of the dry neem leaves is used to remove urinary stones. www.healthlibrary.com/ready/neem/chap3.htm) 2) Timber- The chemical in neem makes it resistant to termites. Which is an extremely useful quality to have in construction. It is interesting to note that there is a new regulation that bans certain chemically treated wood. 3) Toiletrie s- Neem twigs have been used by millions of Indians(including my parents) as an antiseptic tooth brush. Its oil i
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spectacular ancient african sculpture Baga Nimba?1920-1940 african art africain
spectacular ancient african sculpture Baga Nimba probably 1920-1940 coin dating years 1940 100cm =+15kgs superbe statue Baga Nimba? probablement des années 1920-1940 avec pièces incrustées de cette époque coloniale
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African Baga or Nalu Male Nimba Figure From Guinea 63" Tall
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Baga Male Nimba Figure COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Guinea TRIBE: Baga or Nalu DIMENSIONS: Approximately 63" Tall. 11 1/2" Wide and 16 1/2" Deep MATERIAL: Incrusted wood with pigments. Metal, rope and shells. OVERALL CONDITION: Good condition with some lose of pigments. Age cracks, and chipss. Old repaired cracks on the body, one arm and the base. The figure leans a little to one side and can easily be leveled. ADDITIONAL ITEM INFORMATION: Baga figures with their hands supporting their chins. Are kept in sacred houses that may be entered only by officials of the mens association. Additional Helpful Information We examine our pieces carefully and try to describe any damage we find in our listings.Please look carefully at the pictures we supply. They help show the condition and any damage the piece may have. Remember ... morecracks, splits, loss of pigments and bug damage are not uncommon and shows use and age Your bid is a binding contract. Please don't bid if you don't intend to pay. If you are making an offer pleases include your zip code so we can figure our shipping costs. We accept Visa. Mastercard, Discover, Paypal. Please Note: We do not not accepts personal checks. No exceptions. Items are available for pickup by appointment. All orders are shipped within 3 business days after payment is received Packaging your fragile piece of art requires special attention and we do our best to make sure your piece arrives in good condition. Item will be shipped via Fedex ground All orders are insured If the box your art arrives in. Is damaged, please note it on the shippers receipt and inspect contents before accepting shipment. Return policy: We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Simply return item within 14 days of receipt. You must return item in original packaging in same condition as it was shipped. We will refund the full purchase price minus our shipping cost. You are responsible for paying the return shipping charges. You must insure the item when returning the item. We do not work on Sa
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NEW The Chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba by Paperback Book Free Shipping
Store Search search Title. ISBN and Author Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This book examines the unique contribution of the Bossou field site to our knowledge of chimpanzees. Particularly the endangered West African subspecies. Coverage ranges from their socio-ecology to cognition, to their ability to use stone and perishable tools. The chimpanzees of Bossou in Guinea. West Africa, form a unique community which displays an exceptional array of tool use behaviors and behavioral adaptations to coexistence with humans. This community of Pan troglodytes verus has contributed more than three decades of data to the field of cultural primatology, especially chimpanzees' flexible use of stones to crack open nuts and of perishable tools during foraging activities. The book highlights the special contribution ... moreof the long-term research at Bossou and more recent studies in surrounding areas, particularly in the Nimba Mountains and the forest of Diecke, to our understanding of wild chimpanzees' tool use, cognitive development, lithic technology and culture. This compilation of research principally strives to uncover the complexity of the mind and behavioral flexibility of our closest living relatives. This work also reveals the necessity for ongoing efforts to conserve chimpanzees in the region. Chimpanzees have shed more light on our evolutionary origins than any other extant species in the world, yet their numbers in the wild are rapidly declining. In that sense. The Bossou chimpanzees and their neighbors clearly embody an invaluable cultural heritage for humanity as a whole. Readers can enjoy video clips illustrating unique behaviors of Bossou chimpanzees, in an exclusive DVD accompanying the hardcover or at a dedicated website described in the softcover. Prof. Tetsuro Matsuzawa is world renowned for blending captive and field approaches to advance our understanding and appreciation of chimpanzee intelligence. He leads the Ai-project at Primate Research Institute of the U
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Stunning Baga Tribe Nimba Mask - Rare version of the shoulder mask - African
BAGA NIMBA MASK From Guinea-Bissau West Africa This is a rare example of a Baga Nimba mask. Unlike the usual shoulder masks this one was made to be worn on the top of the head to enhance the height of the wearer who would be hidden by the hanging raffia during ceremonies. The colour and patina of this mask is wonderful. The overall condition is very good for its age. The Nimba or D'Mba mask represents the mother of fertility who protects the pregnant women of the village and resides over all ceremonies. Such as those of celebration, weddings and births. The dancer, wearing a full raffia costume, carries the mask on his shoulders, looking out through holes or an opening between the breasts. Some masks rise more than eight feet above the ground; and most show a standardized pattern of facial scarification. 38cm L x 18cm W x 20cm D EARLY- ... moreMID 20TH CENTURY £850 IF IT ISN'T TOO MUCH TROUBLE PLEASE PAY VIA BACS OR CASH ON DELIVERY/ COLLECTION AND NOT PAYPAL THANK YOU THE BAGA PEOPLE LIVE ALONG THE COAST AND LOWLANDS OF GUINEA BISSAU. WEST AFRICA, WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN SETTLED SINCE THE 14TH- 15TH CENTURY. BEFORE THIS TIME IT IS BELIEVED THE BAGA ORIGINATED FROM THE HIGHLANDS, BEFORE BEEN DRIVEN OUT BY AGGRESSIVE NEIGHBOURING TRIBES TO THE COASTAL SWAMPLANDS. IN THE 16TH CENTURY PORTUGUESE TRADERS DESCRIBED THE BAGA PEOPLE AS"SECRETIVE, HOSTILE PEOPLE, BEST LEFT ALONE. NOW THE BAGA PEOPLE ARE MADE UP OF 20- 30 CLANS DIVIDED INTO FOUR MAIN QUARTERS OF THE REGION. TRADITIONALLY EVERY CLAN WAS RUN BY A RESPECTED VILLAGE ELDER, ALL OF WHICH WOULD MEET SECRETLY TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES. THE MAJORITY OF THE BAGA REGION IS MARSHY AND FLOODED FOR 6 MONTHS A YEAR. IN WHICH TIME THE VILLAGERS MOVE AROUND IN DUG OUT CANOES. THE MAIN SOURCE OF FOOD FISH CAUGHT BY THE MEN AND SWAMP VARIETIES OF RICE WHICH IS FARMED BY THE WOMEN OF THE TRIBE. CROPS OCCASIONALLY FAIL, HOWEVER BY PLACING A D'MBA FIGURE IN A SPECIAL HUT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND THE BUSH, IT IS BELIEVED THE BENEVOLENT SPIRITS EMBODIED IN THE CARVED
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Baga Nimba D'mba Shoulder Headdress Africa Superb
Title, Baga Nimba D'mba Shoulder Headdress Guinea Africa Superb, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Guinea, People, Baga, Materials, Wood. Nails, forged iron ring, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century. Dimensions, 36.5 inches height x 11 inches width, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Cracks in head. Chips, wear, scratches, some oxidation and rusted metal Certificate of Authenticity Available! Additional ... moreInformation: A superb shoulder mask comes from the Baga people. This is a classical example that displays many traditional components such as the spherical head. The plaited hair with medial crest, a large nose and pendulous breasts which hang close to the body. Its four legs. And geometric patterns decorating the hairstyle and the breast. Such a mask is known as a D'mba headdress. That is by far the most well known Baga work of art. Its use was documented as early as 1886. It represents an older woman who has given selflessly. And also represents community. It is worn on the head with a costume of raffia and cloth. The offered mask is a powerful sculpture and work of a skilled artist. The surface and the rusting metal show indicate much handling and good age. Despite crack damages this example remains a delightful piece that would hold a prominent place in any collection of African Art. The Nimba masks. Often monumental works carried on the shoulders, rank among the largest of all ritual objects in West Africa. Their use, as hinted at above, is rather ubiquitous. They are used at funerals, harvest festivals, and at initiations. Normally these"masks" have four leg
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The Chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba (Primatology Monographs), , Very Good
Very Good, The Chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba(Primatology Monographs) Paperback clean. Tight, unmarked, light creasing and rubbing to cover edge, light wear to page edges otherwise a very fine copy-ss. Binding: Paperback, Pages: 490, Publisher: Springer(2014-01-08) ISBN: 443154772X, DefBooks mon0000199321
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Baga Male D'mba Nimba Stand Guinea Africans SALE WAS $490
Title, Baga Standing Male Figure D'mba Custom Stand Guinea African, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, figure, Country of Origin, Guinea People, Baga Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches H. x 4.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, Cracks in head. Face, body and base, chips and wear in places, Additional Information: A rare Baga representation of a standing Male Figure D'mba named after the shoulder mask D'mba according to Frederick Lamp who conducted extensive research on the Baga art. In his book on Art of the Baga. Frederick Lamp published a male figure that morphologically resembles the offered piece. He wrote: Although the D'mba masquerade is always female, male and female D'mba figures exist, suggesting that rhe ideal that D'mba represents crosses genre ... morelines(1996: p. 160. Fig. 142; p. 181, fig. 171) The Baga people are a small West African ethnic group that lives in a coastal area of swamps and inland waterways in Guinea bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Though numbering only about 35-45.000, the Baga are well known for their art and sculpture. The term Baga identifies not only a people or an area but also equally identifies shared cultural traditions and art forms with neighboring Nalu and Landuma and the dominant Susu people. Sculpture from the Baga people along the Atlantic seaboard has been known and documented for an extended period of time as early as the middle of the nineteenth century. The traditions continue despite religious conflicts and Islamic Jihad activities that strove to eliminate sculptures from Baga culture. As âchildren of Zigiren-Wondeâ. Baga figures like this fufill important role during ceremonies of a ritual organization primarily for women known as Menda. Recommended Reading: D. Paulme: African Sculpture(London. 1962) ââ: âStructures sociales en pays Bagaâ. Bull. Inst. Fr. Afrique Noire, xviii/1â2(1956) Pp. 98â116 F. Lamp: âThe Art of the Ba
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Baga Nimba D'mba Shoulder Headdress Guinea Africa
Title, Nimba D'mba Shoulder Headdress Baga Guinea Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Guinea, People, Baga, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century. Dimensions, 37 inches height x 12 inches width, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large cracks with repair in head. Ear, and shoulder, shallow cracks in nose and other places, chips, Additional Information: This impressive and superb wooden ... moreshoulder mask comes from the Baga people. This is a classical example that displays many traditional components such as the spherical head. The plaited hair with medial crest, a large noses and pendulous breasts which hang close to the body. Its four legs. And geometric patterns decorating the hairstyle and the breast. This mask depicts a bust of a woman on four legs. Such mask is known as a D'mba headdress. That is by far the most well known Baga work of art. Its use was documented as early as 1886. It represents an older woman who has given selflessly. And also represents community. It is worn on the head with a costume of raffia and cloth. The offered mask is a powerful sculpture and work of a skilled artist. The surface shows traces of use and god age. Despite crack damage this is example remains delightful piece that would hold a prominent place in any collection of African Art. The Nimba masks. Often monumental works carried on the shoulders, rank among the largest of all ritual objects in West Africa. Their use, as hinted at above, is rather ubiquitous. They are used at funerals, harvest festivals, and at initiations. Normally these"masks" have four legs
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A POWERFUL BAGA NIMBA HARDWOOD AFRICA ? CARVING ANTIQUE OLD 16"
Old wood carving. It has a space conteining for spices? On top. Wood its heavy.notice some original holes that can be seen on pictures. 16" inches tall aprox.
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0037 African Tribal - Baga Nimba / D'mba Shoulder Mask, Guinea **Was £650**
African Tribal Collection. Baga Nimba/ D'mba Shoulder Mask. Guinea. REDUCED from £650 FOR URGENT SALE- Proceeds going to village in Guinea Description Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors(Most pieces sourced by us direct from remote villages) THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Item Number: MA0037 Originates from: Guinea Tribe: Baga Materials: Wood. Kaolin paint pigment Condition: Good; fair condition. Approximate age: Mid 20C Measurements cm: Height 53 Width 21 Collected by us in the Boke region of Lower Guinea near the border of Guinea-Bissau. The most important of the Baga art forms is the great mask. D'mba or Nimba. It represents the mother of fertility. Protector of pregnant women, and presides over all agricultural ceremonies. The dancer. Wearing a full raffia costume, carries the mask on his ... moreshoulders. Looking out through holes between the breasts. In use, such masks rise more than eight feet above the ground; they often weigh more than eighty pounds. Most show a standardized pattern of facial scarification. Nimba is the joy of living; it is the promise of abundant harvest" The Baga Nimba. Or D'mba, represents the abstraction of an ideal of the female role in society. The Nimba is essentailly viewed as the vision of woman at her zenith of power, beauty. And affective presence; rather than a goddess or spirit. The typical Nimba form illustrates a woman that has been fertile. Given birth to several children, and nurtured them to adulthood. 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, which embody the ability of the Baga Nimba to alter its condition to the natural environment. Nimba's presence is exemplified in all aspects if baga life for she is present publicly at weddings to give direction to the new union; at funerals to initiate the d
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Rare Antique "Nimba" from New Guinea
Rare Antique"Nimba" from New Guinea On display at the Art Institute of Chicago Baga people of New Guinia headdresses like this one. Which portrays an ideal of mature womanhood, made since the 17thC, formidable, large breasts, cherished representations of Baga ethnicity. Height: 33 1/2" 19thC or older
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Nimba Figure, African Tribal Art - Wood, Carved, Statue, Sculpture
NIMBA FIGURE AFRICAN TRIBAL ART SCULPTURE GHANAIAN COLLECTION Ancestral traditional figure is a symbol of bountiful harvest and good luck for the Nimba tribesmen of Mali. Measures 24" h x 10" w Very rare find! Please email with any questions. Posted with 006.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3E006-14a38e0e6d6-0x10c-
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Arts of Africa - Minature Baga Nimba Shoulder Headdress - Guinea -13.5 H X 5Wide
Guinea and Guinea-Bissau OLD Today. The Baga people, 60,000 in total, occupy the northern coast of Guinea and the southern coast of Guinea-Bissau. They live in the marshy area flooded six months of the year, during which time the only way to get around is by a dugout canoe. They live in villages divided into two to four quarters, which are in turn divided into five or six clans. Traditionally, the village is headed by the eldest member of each clan. The men fish and grow cola nuts; the women grow rice. Spiritually, they believe in a single god, known as Kanu. Assisted by a male and female spirits. The only fundamental ritual is initiation, which takes place every twenty-four years. Before burial, the dead are displayed in a sacred wood and their belongings are buried. Baga had rich traditions of multifunctional masks and sculpture. Many of ... morewhich were suppressed with the advent of Islam. The best known of these is the massive Nimba( or Dumba) mask. With its great cantilevered large nose, a large pair of breasts, crested head supported on the upper part of a female torso. Carved so as to rest on the shoulders of the wearer, his body hidden in raffia fiber. The mask can also stand on four legs. Sterile women in the Simo secret society invoked it as the Mother of Fertility, and it was used at the first-fruit(rice) rituals, symbolically associating female fertility with the increase of the grain. This mask appears at the harvest and threshing of the rice crop, is worn by dancers at birth, marriages and other joyful ceremonies. This mask represented the very essence of Baga dignity and culture. The Simo society utilized very large polychrome masks(often more than 5 feet tall) known as banda or boke which are used in fertility rituals by this society. Played a part during the dry season, after the rice harvest, and at funerals. It has an elongated human face with the jaws of a crocodile, the horns of an antelope, the body of a serpent and the tail of a chameleon. Baga craftsmen also carve anok. A-tscol or elek. B
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African Nimba D'mba Headdress Baga Guinea Simo Contemporary Art Wood Carving
This incredible Primitive carving is carved from one piece of wood. African Nimba or D'mba Headdress of the Baga people of Guinea.Squatterman symbol is in Brass on the left side of carving.Height is 20 inches in height and diameter is 9 inches. Was part of a personal collection. Exact age is unknown probably 20th century. Contemporary art work.See photos for crack in front of item. Check in front of wood can be repaired easily. No returns on this item. Item is made of wood and adorned with metal brass alloy or aluminum.No returns on this item.
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African ceremony Guinea Nimba Statute
This is a pretty old Nimba from Guinea. Its from the Baga peoples who live deep in the forrest. Its used as a ceremony head piece. It's approximately 2ft in height. The head is at least,1 foot wide. Weighs approximately four lbs. You can visit the MET and see a much larger Nimba which was donated by a Rocafeller family member. Let me know if you have any questions before placing a bid. Thank you kindly.
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Nimba D'mba Headdress Shoulder Mask Baga Guinea 36 Inch
Title, Nimba D'mba Headdress Shoulder Mask Baga Guinea 36 Inch, Type of Object, mask/headdress, Country of Origin, Guinea, People, Baga, Materials, Wood. Metal studs, metal bell, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century. Dimensions, 36 inches tall x 16 inches wide x 20 inches deep, Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, many cracks in head. Throughout. small indigenous repair to crack in mohawk, damaged foot as shown, Additional ... moreInformation: The D'mba headdress is by far the most well known Baga work of art. It is a bust of a woman on four legs. And is worn on the head with a costume of raffia and cloth. It represents an older woman who has given selflessly, and also represents community. Its use was documented as early as 1886. There are many traditional components: plaited hair, medial crest, flattened breasts, zigzag patterns, brass tacks. The Baga people. A small group of 45,000, live along the coast of Guinea.The art of the Baga of coastal Guinea revolves around nature, the harvest and the veneration of feminine beauty. All of these vital social and spiritually important elements are combined in the D'mba, or"nimba. Prescott has said: Nimba is the joy of living; it is the promise of abundant harvest in the entire Bagata. The Nimba masks. Often monumental works carried on the shoulders, rank among the largest of all ritual objects in West Africa. Their use, as hinted at above, is rather ubiquitous. They are used at funerals. Harvest festivals, and at initiations. Normally these"masks" have four legs or posts(for placement on the shoulders) and feature large noses and pendul
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African Statute 1920-50's Nimba
This is an old Nimba ceremonial Head piece from Guinea West Africa. Its from the Baga peoples. It's approximately 2ft in height. The head is at least,1 foot wide. Weighs approximately four lbs. There is a identical much larger one on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the John D Rockefeller Africana collection. If you have any questions, please ask before placing bid. Thank you kindly!
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