Bamana Boli Bull Figure

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

Imposing zoomorphic figure, with densely packed organic / ritual material over a frame that includes a metal pipe, and possibly wood and / or rattan. Approx. 25" L x 9" W x 19" H. Provenance: The Coll

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. 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).

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

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

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

African Kono Zoomorphic Figure. Mid 20th c, Boli Animal. Bamana, Mali. Kono Society. 9 1/2" . Estate of Annette McGuire Cravens, Buffalo, NY.

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

These abstract magical figures, known as ‘boli’, represent an abstract buffalo. It has a wooden center and was then given libations, animal blood, spit and sediments. They are used by the

Three Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C. Including two puppets and one figure of "Misi the Zebu" (Misi the bull). Size: Ranging from 15'' x 20'' x 4'' (38 x 51 x 10 cm) to 23'' x 20'' x

Weibliche Figur mit Kind, "jomooni" / "gwan dusu" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 82 cm. Provenienz: - Gaston Durville (1887-1971), Frankreich. - Guy Montbarbon, Galerie Montbarbon, Paris.

Italy, 20thC. Signed undersigned. 12"h x 20"l

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

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

Spanish mid-century modern carved wood figure of a bull with iron horns, paper label: "Made Spain / 2545." 9" H x 9" L x 3.5" D.

A bull that that has its head down and is prepared to charge. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 3.25"W x 4.5"H Manufacturer: Lalique Country of Origin: France Provenance: Collection of Marie

Figur, "flanitokele" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen. H 40 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Weiterführende Literatur: Colleyn, Jean-Paul (

Figur, "jo nyeleni" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 40,5 cm. Provenienz: deutsche Sammlung Jo nyeleni genannte Figur aus der Jo-Gesellschaft. Darstellung einer jungen, hübschen Frau, welc

Cast Iron Bull Figure