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A Bamana Boli Power Fetish Object

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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 spiritual benefit of the community. The composition of the encrusted patina varies, but all the ingredients possess this inherent and important spiritual energy. The encrustation may include the blood of chickens or goats, chewed and expectorated kola nuts, alcoholic beverages, honey, metal, animal bones, cow dung, vegetable matter, and sometimes millet. As the sacrificial materials accumulate over time, each added layer affords the structure greater spiritual power. The Boli measures 13 inches long x 11.25 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr. Brian Healy estate, New York.

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A Bamana Boli Power Fetish Object

Name: A Bamana Boli Power Fetish Object
SKU: 98525514
Price: 1000 USD
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