Baga

/ˈbɑːɡə/ noun

Definition

An ethnic group from Guinea-Bissau and surrounding regions, or a member of this group.

Etymology

From the indigenous Baga people of West Africa, the term is an ethnonym referring to the people and their cultural identity.

Kelly Says

The Baga people have a rich sculptural tradition with distinctive carved figures that influenced modern African art—their masks and statues became inspiration for 20th-century artists seeking authentic human expression.

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