Sold2021A Bamana Boli Power Fetish ObjectConsisting of a carved wooden core and then a layered surface of organic Materials. The primary function of a boli is to accumulate and control the naturally occurring life force called nyama for theSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Bamana Boli Power FetishAfrican Bamana Boli Power Fetish. Carved wood core covered in organic ritual materials traditionally including: chicken or goats blood, chewed and expectorated kola nuts, alcoholic beverages, honey, mSee Sold Price
Sold2019Haunting Bamana Boli Magic Power FetishA very old and striking example of the Bamana tradition of a "BOLI" fetish used on a local shrine. The primary function of a boli is to accumulate and control the naturally occurring life force calledSee Sold Price
Sold2018A Large Bamana Boli Sculpture20th century, Mali, zoomorphic carved animal figure with earth and organic material, referred to as a "power object," symbolic of the Bamana universe. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, OctoberSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Boli Power Fetish, MaliAfrican Boli Power Fetish, Mali. Wood. Cloth, mud, and sacrificial material. Size: 17'' x 8'' x 11'' (43 x 20 x 28 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2021Old African Bamana Boli Power Figure, Mali. Early 20thOld African Zoomorphic Power Figure (Boli), Bamana People, Mali. Early 20th C. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 14'' x 24'' x 9'' (36 x 61 x 23 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential ReseSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Boli Power Fetish, MaliAfrican Boli Power Fetish, Mali. Wood. Cloth, mud, and sacrificial material. Size: 14.75'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'' (37 x 9 x 9 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2021A Bamana Power ObjectKraftobjekt Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, div. Fetischmaterial. H 18 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172See Sold Price
Sold2021A Bamana Boli Magic FetishA Zoomorphic form encrusted with dried blood, cow dung, chewed up and spat kola nuts and other organic material. The primary function of a boli is to accumulate and control the naturally occurring lifSee Sold Price
Sold2024Vili / Yombe Nkisi Mbumba Fetish Power Object Medicine Skull, C. Mid 20th Century - Monkey skullVili / Yombe Nkisi Mbumba Fetish Power Object Medicine Skull, C. Mid 20th Century - Monkey skull embedded in fiber basket with other materials. Shamanic ritual/ justice type object, Vili / Yombe peoplSee Sold Price
Sold2023Vili People, Bumba fetish power objectVili People, Bumba fetish power object, 20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, of spherical form, the woven rattan bundle containing a monkey skull retained within fiber, mirror encased on top, 7"h xSee Sold Price
Sold2020West African Bamana Power Figure BoliWest African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 13.5'' x 21'' x 5.5'' (34 x 53 x 14 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential ResSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Bamana Power Figure, "boli"Kraftobjekt, "boli" Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Federn, Fetischmaterial. H 54 cm. L 78 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Kraftbeladenes Kultobjekt, lokal auch "makongoSee Sold Price
Sold2020West African Bamana Power Figure BoliWest African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 12'' x 20'' x 7'' (30 x 51 x 18 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential ReserveSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamana Power Figure Boli and Indigo Textile, MaliAfrican Bamana Power Figure Boli and Indigo Textile, Mali. Wood core with sacrificial materials. Size: 1) 14.5'' x 20.5'' x 8'', 37 x 52 x 20 cm (boli); 2) 60'' x 36'', 152 x 91 cm (textile).See Sold Price
Sold2022West African Bamana Power Figure Boli, MaliWest African Bamana Power Figure Boli, Mali. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 8.75'' x 11'' x 4.5'' (22 x 28 x 11 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, MassachusettSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Bamana Power Figure, "boli"Kraftobjekt, "boli" Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Federn, Fetischmaterial. H 26 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Kraftbeladenes KultSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Bamana Power Figure (Boli)African Bamana Power Figure (Boli). The zoomorphic quadruped with tubular legs, protruding rounded head, slightly humped barrel shaped body, composed of various encrusted natural materials (cracks). PSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Songye N'kisi Power Object, Magic fetishA large heavy carved wooden village idol with traditional style mask like face, attached metal embellishments, traditional / almost cubist form, remnants of nails and such where animal hide and animalSee Sold Price
Sold2023West African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly BamanaWest African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly Bamana 19 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 in.See Sold Price
Sold2020West African Bamana Power Figure/Boli. Collection ofWest African Bamana Power Figure Boli. Wood and sacrificial materials. Size: 13.5'' x 19'' x 6.5'' (34 x 48 x 17 cm). Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential ResSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure,African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure, Congo. These religious objects, frequently called nail fetish because users often hammered nails into them, made by the Kongo people of West Central Africa. NkSee Sold Price
Sold2024WEST AFRICAN MALI BOLI FETISH WOOD FIGURE OF BULLA West African Boli Fetish hand carved wooden figure from the Bamana People in Mali, West Africa. the figure depicts a bull. It was used by initiates of the Komo Society, some of whom are experts in tSee Sold Price
Sold20195 African Objects. 20th c.A group of five African objects. 20th century. ++ Congo style power object. 8" x 3" x 2 1/2". ++ West African style wood power/fetish figure. 14" x 6" x 4". ++ Secret Society shirt. West African. 38"See Sold Price
Jun 25Adam's AuctioneersBOLI POWER OBJECT Mali several organic and inorganic materials Size.46x32x66cm NOTE Such€1,500
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