Pre-14th century	Legendary period in mountains
14th century	Begin migrating to the coast
15th century	Continue migration	Periodic Islamic invasions		Trade with Europeans
16th century	Continue migration	Periodic Islamic invasions		Trade with Europeans
17th century	Continue migration	Periodic Islamic invasions		Trade with Europeans
18th century		Periodic Islamic invasions		Trade with Europeans
19th century		Periodic Islamic invasions	1891: Guinea becomes French colony	Trade with Europeans
20th century			1920s-1950s: Limited Islamic penetration into Baga territory 1954-1957: Forced conversion to Islam 1958: Guinea becomes independent nation and is no longer a French colony 1958-1984: African dictatorship takes over 1984: Dictatorship overthrown

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Who Are the Baga? Who are they and where are they found?

What Are They Like? Find out what makes the Baga unique.

The Village Masquerade Read about the special rituals of the Baga.

Timeline and History Learn about their history.