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Boli Figure, Kono Society

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Bamana
MEDIUM Wood, bark roots, horns, claws, honey, precious metals, sacrificial patina
  • Place Made: Mali
    • DATES late 19th–early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS length: 24 1/2 in. (62.2cm) height: 19 3/4 in ( 50.2cm) depth: 11 in. (27.9cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 77.176.1
    CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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