Divination and Memory Board
Item
Accession Number
2019. 1
Title
Divination and Memory Board
Ethnic Group
Luba
Subject
Board|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood
Format
H x W: 15.5 x 5.5 in. (39.37 x 13.97 cm)
Description
Function: Lukasa divination and memory board surmounted by two
well-carved heads with ornate coiffures and strong typical
facial features. The board which has a boarder of incised
designs, shows a large raised kifwebe mask surrounded by
numerous raised objects including a house, tree chicken,
tools, a sun, stars and a bow and arrows. The entire board is
stained brown and shows a lots of wear.
well-carved heads with ornate coiffures and strong typical
facial features. The board which has a boarder of incised
designs, shows a large raised kifwebe mask surrounded by
numerous raised objects including a house, tree chicken,
tools, a sun, stars and a bow and arrows. The entire board is
stained brown and shows a lots of wear.
