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BAMANA, Mali. Wooden frame, organic materials, amalgams of sacrificial materials, traces of libations. Powerful "Boli" power object with stylized zoomorphic representation. This object was kept in a sanctuary of the "Kono" male initiation society. The main function of a boli is to accumulate and control the natural life force called "nyama" for the spiritual benefit of the community. 1st half of the 20th century. Size: 36.5x24.5 cm.

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BAMANA, Mali. Wooden frame, organic materials, amalgams of sacrificial materials, traces of libations. Powerful "Boli" power object with stylized zoomorphic representation. This object was kept in a sanctuary of the "Kono" male initiation society. The main function of a boli is to accumulate and control the natural life force called "nyama" for the spiritual benefit of the community. 1st half of the 20th century. Size: 36.5x24.5 cm.

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