Baga Festival Ceremonial Box “Hare
Materials Object Type Origin People Grouping Dimensions
carved and painted wood Ritual Objects
Guinea Baga
Ritual, Reliquary, Spiritual
Late 19th Century
Typically rural and known for their agricultural successes, particularly with rice farming, the Baga people speak a language of the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family. Located on the coast of West Africa, they are also known for their historic animist pieces of artwork, such as this chest / box representing the rabbit or hare, which is carried in festival to celebrate a great harvest. It also represents the family and community working together in cohesion.