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Happy Crowds - Original by Kader Boly

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Happy Crowds - Original by Kader BolyIn this original work, Kader Boly explores identity not as a fixed state, but as something shaped in relation to others. Three figures unfold across the canvas, each echoing the nextsuggesting movement through time, but also through shared experience. Rather than a solitary evolution, the composition reflects how we are formed within community, where past, present, and future are held collectively. Constructed with clay, acrylic, and oil pastel, the

In this original work, Kader Boly explores identity not as a fixed state, but as something shaped in relation to others.

Three figures unfold across the canvas, each echoing the next—suggesting movement through time, but also through shared experience. Rather than a solitary evolution, the composition reflects how we are formed within community, where past, present, and future are held collectively.

Constructed with clay, acrylic, and oil pastel, the surface carries a rich, tactile depth that speaks to Boly’s connection to material and meaning. Beneath the figures, subtle animal and symbolic elements reference ancestry and the natural world, grounding the work in something both personal and universal.

Layered and rhythmic, Happy Crowds brings a sense of connection, memory, and quiet movement into a space.

Medium: Clay, acrylic, and oil pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 12"W x 12"H

About Kader Boly
Kader Boly is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in his upbringing in Sabce, a village in northern Burkina Faso. Born into a Fulani family of nomadic herders, Boly spent his childhood guiding sheep, goats, and chickens across the plains in search of greener pastures. As the youngest of nine children, and one of only a few in his village to attend school, his early life was shaped by both responsibility and reflection.
Living in close communion with animals and the natural world, Boly developed a profound emotional bond with the land and its rhythms. The beauty of the rainy seasons, the hardships of the dry months, and the fragility of life left lasting impressions. While he loved the lifestyle for the connection it gave him to nature, he also felt a growing restlessness and desire for change, questioning a future that seemed predetermined.
At twelve years old, Boly began drawing as a way to process his thoughts, emotions, and surroundings - an early act of self-expression that would quietly chart his path forward. At twenty, he left West Africa for France, carrying with him the memories, philosophies, and visual language shaped by his childhood.
Today, Boly’s work reflects this journey: a dialogue between heritage and transformation, nature and introspection. His art serves as both preservation and exploration—honoring where he comes from while giving form to the expansive vision that first compelled him to create.


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Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 3
Dog loved it, wish it had lasted - better suited for light chewers
Color: Stick
Our puppy was able to pull the rope out of the rubber piece within a day or so. Unfortunately, he then started chewing on the blue rubber piece and had it destroyed in no time. Once the pieces started coming off, we had to throw it away to prevent him from ingesting it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
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Bernardka Vesel
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
great for teething puppies
Color: Stick
I have puppies that are 6 weeks old and this toy has been great. They like to gnaw on it as their teeth are erupting. I easy to clean, washer and dryer. I have several other teething toys from same company as I liked this one so much. Would purchase again, highly recommend for teething pups.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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Chill39
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
My English springer spaniels favorite toy!
Color: Stick, Color: Stick
Boomer, my English springer spaniel loves this toy, it is by far his favorite since he was a young puppy. He is three now and although the original toy is still useable it was showing a little wear so I purchased a second one for his third birthday. He was an aggressive chewer when he was younger and I had a great deal of difficulty in finding toys he would not destroy in 30 minutes. I bought the Orka stick to help with teething and it proved to be very durable and became his favorite toy. He loves the new one just as much enthusiasm. boomer doesn't like the rope so I removed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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labsrule72
Draper, US
★★★★★ 2
Disappointment
Color: Stick
Disappointment, I have bought these for several of my labs as pups in the past, The center material used to be fleece with knots at ends and difficult To pull through the rubber chew . This toy now has like cotton and polyester strings through the toy tied into knots it easily to chews a part with the dogs, sticks in their teeth and makes a mess, Also easily pulls right through out of the rubber chew toy . After less than one day I ended up throwing away this knotted ball of string and I threaded some fleece strips through the toy and made large nots at the ends, it is now holding up quite well To a pretty aggressive puppy chewer. But I pretty much had to make my own toy
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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Kelly
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
Good for adult & puppy.
We have a one year old English Mastiff female & a 3 month old English Mastiff male puppy. They both love this toy. I have to say Pet Stages won me over after my mother gave me a few of their toys. I'm not a fan of bright colors, but the dogs just these things. All the toys seem to be designed & tested to keep them interested. My dogs love trying to pull the ropes out, chewing the blue firm but soft enough tube and playing tug-o-war with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2009

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