LUBA GAMEBOARD (Mankala) (Mancala, Wari) 1, Dem. Rep. of Congo



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LUBA, GAMEBOARD (Mankala) (Mancala, Wari)1, 31", $800, SOLD, DRC

The gameboards range from everyday objects with monumental, simple forms to ornate pieces bringing status to the owner. They all show the creativity and power Africans put into functional objects. The circular base on this Luba gameboard is a separate piece of wood.

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