Luba Lukasa Memory Board - Luba - DR Congo

Lukasa boards were used by members of the Mbudye society as mnemonic devices to preserve and transmit historical knowledge, genealogies, political events, and cultural traditions. The arrangement of beads and symbols helped trained specialists recall and recount important information. The object displays a dark patina with visible signs of age and use. Provenance: Belgian private Collection. Sold with certificate of authenticity

Estimate:£591.58

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