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Boli, zoomorphic figure

Bamana People20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Covered with a mix of plant substances (like wood, mistletoe, and kola nut) and animal parts (like bones, tusks, claws), boli figures are associated with the Kono initiation society. Drawing power from sacrificial animal blood, they channel mystical forces into organic matter, allowing humans to communicate with ancestors and the gods.

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  • Title: Boli, zoomorphic figure
  • Creator: Bamana People
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Mali
  • Physical Dimensions: l 64 cm
  • Type: Statue
  • Rights: Alessandro Passaré Collection (297) - Museum of Cultures, Milan
  • Medium: Carved wood, covered in plant and animal substances
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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