Lot No. 93


Boli wantie, Bamana, Mali.


Boli wantie, Bamana, Mali. - Tribal Art

35 cm high and 40 cm long. These abstract magical figures, known as ‘boli’, represent an abstract buffalo. It has a wooden center and was then given libations, animal blood, spit and sediments. They are used by the Bamana secret societies to harbor Nyama or spirit energy that can be activated by the priests.

Provenance:
Collection Prof. Dr. Evers. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Realized price: **
EUR 5,000.-
Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-

Boli wantie, Bamana, Mali.


35 cm high and 40 cm long. These abstract magical figures, known as ‘boli’, represent an abstract buffalo. It has a wooden center and was then given libations, animal blood, spit and sediments. They are used by the Bamana secret societies to harbor Nyama or spirit energy that can be activated by the priests.

Provenance:
Collection Prof. Dr. Evers. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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