Game Board

Mancala Board

2015-22-122

From: Indonesia | Sumba

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2015-22-122
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Indonesia | Sumba
Date Made Early 20th Century
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Flat oval wooden mancala board: 2 X 7 plus two end cups. Projecting from the ends two human heads carved in the round: one male, one female (with chignon). On the sides, in relief, lozenge designs and (on one side) two horses and (on the other) two turtles.

Height 14.7 cm
Length 89.3 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015
Other Number 137 - Collector Number

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