MBOLE are an ethnic group of about 150,000 people living in southwest Kisangani in the DR Congo. The coffee table was inspired by the copper currency of the MBOLE people. This MBOLE currency were modelled as anklets usually worn around the ankle as a display of wealth, achievement and status by both men and women in the community. These anklet copper currencies were used for major but rear transactions, as well as exchanged during marriage ceremonies.
MBOLE center table was created as a symbol of wealth and societal status.
PRODUCT FEATURES
MBOLE center table is made of glass, organic marble, polished brass engraved with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. The center table features a chamfered rectangular marble and glass connected by the anklet currency form, braced at one end and center.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
DR CONGO 🇨🇩, CONGO 🇨🇬
DIMENSIONS
W 125 CM | D 65 CM | H 35 CM
W 49.2 IN | D 25.6 IN | H 13.8 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, metal cutting, glass work, marble work.
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
* Metal, Polished brass, marble, glass.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour as well as colour of marble available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth metal cleaner.
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