Nimba Fertility Sculpture | Hand-Carved Wood Goddess Figure | Guinea

One of the most iconic silhouettes in all of African sculpture — the Nimba fertility figure of the Baga people is immediately recognizable, endlessly powerful, and deeply beautiful. This hand-carved wood version brings that West African icon into your home. The Baga people of coastal Guinea created the Nimba (also called D'mba) as the embodiment of the ideal woman and the spirit of fertility, abundance, and motherhood. In its full ceremonial form, the Nimba headdress was massive — worn on the shoulders of a dancer during agricultural festivals and celebrations of new life, its great breasts and sweeping neck representing the nourishing power of femininity. Sculptural figures like this one distill that same symbolism into a form meant for veneration, display, and collection. The Nimba is to West African sculpture what the Mwana Pwo is to Central African masks — foundational. Display it on a console, mantle, or shelf as a standalone sculptural statement. Its distinctive profile — broad bust, long neck, sweeping headdress — makes it instantly eye-catching from across a room. Material: Solid wood, hand-carved Size: 19 x 8 x 11 inches Origin: Guinea, West Africa (Baga tradition) Note: Handmade — natural variation in wood tone and carving detail are authentic to the piece. Bring home more than decor — bring home a piece of artistry and culture.

Dimensions

• 19 x 8 x 11 inches

Materials

• Wood

Display & Care

• Shelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.

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