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Old Zoomorphic BOLI fetish - BAMBARA -

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Old Zoomorphic BOLI fetish - BAMBARA -

Mali - Africa

1st half 20th Century

Wood

60 x 39 x 24 cm, 7.2 KG

They call this fetish BOLI in African art. He plays a central role in the ritual life of a Bambara village. These ritual objects use societies in the male initiation of rituals through which the members move higher up in society. The main function of a Boli is to increase, and control, the natural life force called nyama. This is necessary for the spiritual need of the community. This one is a really old and tribal used example. Provenance: Private collection Berlin, Germany, Private Dutch collection, The Netherlands.

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Old Zoomorphic BOLI fetish - BAMBARA -

Name: Old Zoomorphic BOLI fetish - BAMBARA -
SKU: 66287661
Price: 800 USD
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