Boli

West 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 Res

Consisting 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 the

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 "makongo

African Boli Power Fetish, Mali. Wood. Cloth, mud, and sacrificial material. Size: 17'' x 8'' x 11'' (43 x 20 x 28 cm).

West 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 Reserve

A 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 called

African 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).

Old 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 Rese

West 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, Massachusett

Kash Boli Rug / Carpet, faded corners worn, 4.10 x 7.10

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 Kult

A 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 t

20th 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, October

Bamana culture, 20th century. Camel or other humpbacked animal made of mud mixed with other substances over a bamboo frame. Wear and splits. 15"h. 33"l.

African 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, m

A 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 lif

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). P

African 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).

West African Carved Wood, Hair and String Power Bundle Boli, Possibly Bamana 19 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 in.

Mohammed Boli (20th century) A large acrylic on canvas painting of Bali women, signed lower right and dated 1990. Atherton Gallery tag en verso. Image size: 53" x 58.5" Ht: 66" Wd: 60" (framed)

Here a discus thrower is depicted about to release his throw. The moment thus captured in the Statue is an example of rhythms, harmony and balance one that has endured a pattern of athletic energy. Th

West 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 Res

Southeast Asia, Philippines, Mindanao Island, T'boli culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a handsome steel sword with a decorative brass handle and wood scabbard. The Damascus stee

T boli People of Mindanao the brass hilt of characteristic form with elaborate embellishments the handforged blade of kampilan form. In its wooden scabbard with iron mounts and woven suspension band i