Large Mankala Game Board - Mankala - Luba - DR Congo
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Large Mankala Game Board.
DR Congo.
The Luba tribe, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is renowned for its Mankala game boards, which are not only functional objects but also pieces of art. These boards, intricately carved from wood, feature multiple rows of cup-shaped depressions used for playing Mankala, a traditional African strategy game. The designs often include elaborate patterns, symbolic carvings and in this case anthropomorphic features that reflect the cultural and artistic heritage of the Luba people. Mankala game boards serve both as entertainment and as a means of social interaction, reinforcing community bonds and cultural continuity. They exemplify the Luba's exceptional craftsmanship and their ability to blend functionality with artistic expression.
Provenance:
Jo Christiaens private collection, Bruges, Belgium
Object type: game board
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 77 cm
Stand: yes
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
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Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Large Mankala Game Board.
DR Congo.
The Luba tribe, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is renowned for its Mankala game boards, which are not only functional objects but also pieces of art. These boards, intricately carved from wood, feature multiple rows of cup-shaped depressions used for playing Mankala, a traditional African strategy game. The designs often include elaborate patterns, symbolic carvings and in this case anthropomorphic features that reflect the cultural and artistic heritage of the Luba people. Mankala game boards serve both as entertainment and as a means of social interaction, reinforcing community bonds and cultural continuity. They exemplify the Luba's exceptional craftsmanship and their ability to blend functionality with artistic expression.
Provenance:
Jo Christiaens private collection, Bruges, Belgium
Object type: game board
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 77 cm
Stand: yes
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
#traveltreasurescf
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Details
Indigenous object name
Mankala
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Iron (cast), Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Large Mankala Game Board
Height
77 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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