Guinea Nimba Sculptures – Female & Male Pair (20th Century)
$65,000.00
Guinea Nimba Sculptures – Female & Male Pair (20th Century)
Available by Private Acquisition
Monumental ceremonial sculpture
For institutional and significant private collections.
Monumental 20th century carved pair from Guinea attributed to the Baga region. Over two metres in height and presented as a matched male and female installation. Available exclusively as a pair.
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Description
Guinea Nimba Sculptures – Female & Male Pair (20th Century)
Guinea, 20th Century
Carved Wood with Cowrie Shell Elements
Height: 210 cm & 213 cm
Guinea Nimba sculptures attributed to the Baga region, forming a monumental 20th-century male and female pair.
The female figure reflects the D’mba (Nimba) form, distinguished by its crested head structure, projecting beak-like profile, and finely incised surface patterning. The accompanying male figure presents an elongated anthropomorphic form with an integral carved base, creating a cohesive ceremonial pairing.
Both works exceed two metres in height and possess substantial mass, consistent with monumental West African carving traditions. Surface wear and developed patina are consistent with age and long-term stationary display.
At the time of acquisition, remnants of raffia skirt elements were present on the female figure. These were removed during Australian customs processing due to deterioration.
Provenance
Sighted in a private West African collection in 2014.
Revisited and acquired in 2019.
Imported to Australia the same year.
Conservation
Following acquisition, both sculptures underwent professional conservation in Australia to ensure long-term structural stability.
Treatment included:
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Stabilisation of minor age-related cracks
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Re-securing of original cowrie shell elements
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Surface cleaning and polishing to preserve existing patina
No carving elements were replaced.
No structural components were reconstructed.
Exhibition
Featured on the runway at ‘Heartbeat of Africa – Catwalk for a Cause’ Tribal Village 2020
Featured on the main stage at the 2024 BrainChild Ball, Crown Ballroom, Perth.
Dimensions
Female Sculpture
Height: approx. 210 cm
Width: approx. 80 cm
Depth: approx. 80 cm
Male Sculpture
Height: approx. 213 cm
Width: approx. 67 cm
Depth: approx. 90 cm
Condition
Structurally stable.
Age-related surface wear and patina consistent with 20th century carved wood.
Availability
$65,000 AUD (Sold as a Pair)
Available for private viewing at Tribal Village, Perth.
Serious acquisition enquiries invited.
