Details

Title

Boli Figure

Artist/Maker

Bamana Artist, Mali

Date

twentieth century

Medium

Mixed media

Dimensions

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Credit

Anonymous gift

Accession #

2005.316

Location

Currently not on view

Boli sculptures are sacred objects that take many organic forms and are used as altars by the Komo Society, a group of high-ranking male priests, elders, and blacksmiths. Bolis are assembled and molded from materials such as clay, wood, bark, millet, and honey. The sculptures are often enlarged and reworked with residue from sacrifices and rituals.