A Bamana Power Object

Kraftobjekt Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Eisen, div. Fetischmaterial. H 18 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

Vili 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 x

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

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

Kraftobjekt Kirdi (?), Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Bronze, Leder, Glasperlen, Textil. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Gu

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

A 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 animal

Kraftobjekt Malinké, Guinea und Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Horn, Leder. H 42 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. ----------------------------

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"

A group of six West African objects. 20th century. ++ Iron spear point. 22" x 4 5/16" x 3/4". ++ Yoruba Eshu power object. Nigeria. 4 1/2" x 3" x 3". ++ Terracotta pipe. 23 1/4" x 2" x 3". ++ Power ob

A highly abstract wooden sculpture embellished with old glass beads, copper wire and a large seed. Such power objects are known as yandas after the protective spirits that the Zande peoples believe gu

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

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 group of 3 West African objects. 20th century. ++ Standing female figure. Cameroon. 41 3/4”h x 10”w x 8 1/4”d.++ Standing female figure. Mali, Bamana. 35 1/2”h x 12”w x 5”d.++ West Afric

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

White hardstone ruyi, finely carved with ideograms and symbols of divine authority, the ruyi, held only by the Emperor and gods is the object that confers powers beyond the realm of mere mortals. Chin

A group of Four Mali Style Objects. Wood. Mali. ++ Bamana Style Figural Door Lock Fragment. 4" x 18 1/2". ++ Dogon Style Tellem Figure. ++ Bamana Style Figure. Beads. ++ Bamana Style Figure. Beads. 7"