Ritual object "furaden" (?)
Mali, Bamana
Vendu
300 €
Taille
L: 20 cm
B: 11 cm
L: 7.9 inch
B: 4.3 inch
Description
wood, fabric, clay, organic materials, of cylindrical form with ta hick encrusted patina, inset with six cowrie snails, plaited plant fibre cord for support, min. dam., fissures, slight traces of abrasion;
as a result of constant reinforcement with the energy of added sacrifices, the “boli” gives material form to the spiritual forces at the disposal of the initiation society.