BAMANA BOLI (BULL) FIGURES 2, Mali

BAMANA Boli 22 16"h. x 24"l. $500

BAMANA Boli 13 11.5"h. x 18.5"l. $300

BAMANA Boli 25 5.75"h. x 7.5"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 12 12"h. x 17.5"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 27 5"h. x 6"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 23 7.5"h. x 9"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 28 4.5"h. x 5.25"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 24 5.5"h. x 7"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 26 4.5"h. x 5.5"l. SOLD

BAMANA Boli 4 9"h. x 11"l. SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

BAMANA, BOLI (BULL) FIGURES 2, Mali

These figures are assembled from diverse organic materials over a wooden core. They are thought to symbolize the universe and to harness spiritual power. Called Boli, they are placed on altars. The most common form is this "bull" shape but Boli may take other shapes as well.

Old Bamana Boli figures are rare. Despite their appearance, our figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.