Bamana Jonyeleni Female Figure, Mali, African Start Price USD 2,950.00 Current Price USD 2,950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Silver Spring, MD See more about 'Bamana Jonyeleni Female Figure, Mali, African' Description This is a classic Bamana Female Figure from the Bougouni region of Mali. Finely carved and decorated figures such as this represent a beautiful young woman, a maiden. She is identified as being a "Jonyeleni", a member of the Jo society, a woman's and men's initiation society among the Bamana. This well carved figure also characterizes the essence of womanhood and of social cohesion that results from the order and structure of the Jo woman's society. The Jonyeleni figure represents the aesthetic ideal of youthful beauty allied to the characterization of an ideal society of order and structure. Measurements: 33"tall and 7"wideOn Oct-07-08 at 17:46:32 PDT, seller added the following information:      On Oct-07-08 at 18:21:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!

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