Bamana Wandje Fetish

African Bamana Fetish, Mali. Metal. Size: 17.5'' x 4'' x 4'' (44 x 10 x 10 cm). Private New Jersey collection.

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

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 Chiwara and Fetish Figure. Carved wood, metal and cloth. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes: 1) 40'' x 8.5'' x 7'' (102 x 22 x 18 cm); 2) 40'' x 2.75'' x 12.75'' (10

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF BAMANA PEOPLE MALI Fetish House Door Lock of dark, rich brown sacrificial patina with iron in

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

This is a carved wooden mask adorned with various magic substances and a heavy organic material on its surface. Kòmò and kònò associations construct helmet masks that express the organizations' po

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

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.

A fine Songye fetish figure, Songye, Eki chiefdom; D.R. CongoOf classical form, the figure with enlarged head with carved wooden horn inserted at the apex, the face with wedge-shaped nose, eyes with a

Kongo "N'kisi" Magic Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female effigy shown with snake to breast, raised scarrification, inset glass eyes (female and snake). Well handled pati

An original production-made Zuni fetish doll prop from Trilogy of Terror II (Dan Curtis Productions, 1996). The cast resin Zuni Doll, painted to look like wood, is clothed in a detachable chinle patte

Adrian Wall (Jemez, b. 1970 ) + Tony Jojola (Isleta) + Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara, b. 1969)Thunderbird Fetish Olla, 2022glass, sinew"The history of glass at IAIA is profound,” says sculptor Adri

Baule Peoples, shrine monkey fetish, 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood encrusted with ritualistic projections, the expressive head with open mouth and hand raised with food, the other hand holding a b

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

Bamana, Korè Society carved wood mask, Mali, Africa; of typical zoomorphic form, with pierced metalwork fittings; H: 15 1/2" (approx.); iron standPROVENANCEFrench private collection

A tall carved wooden zoomorphic form in abstract style with an antelope head atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture as having great symbo

Bamana, Mali, Antelope dance mask, Tjiwara Society dance mask carved in two parts. Wood with the finest relief carving on the head and body of the antelope, the horns in extremely fine relief. The hor

wood, rich blackish-brown patina, ten metal earrings, elongated trunk with broad angular shoulders, breasts and navel particularly emphasized, slightly dam., ear holes broken out in parts, insect caus

(7) Animal and fetish carvings in semiprecious hardstones and soapstone with fiber and stone insets. Sizes range from 1/2"- 2 1/4" high. One missing a tail. Otherwise good condition. (1) Encrusted sto

A Zuni Stone Bear Fetish c. 19th century stone, turquoise Provenance: Acquired from Dorian Morley, Tampa, FL Exhibited: North by Southwest, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee, FL,

A large and heavily embellished wooden female effigy with a large medicine bottle adhered to the front and two crocodile carvings attached to her form with red cloth, animal horns filled with magic in

Bamana peoples Ntomo mask Mali, Early 20th Centurycarved wood, rope4.5 w × 3 d × 12 h in (11 × 8 × 30 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice from Damon Brand