Game Board

Mancala Board

2015-22-108.2

From: Africa | Nigeria (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2015-22-108.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yoruba
Provenience Africa | Nigeria (uncertain)
Date Made Early 20th Century
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Configuration: 2 x 6

Game board made of wood. Folding board with hinges and clasp. Block-shaped board with projection in the shape on kneeling female figure. Six round playing pockets, crosshatch design in center of board.

Height 9.4 cm
Length 34 cm
Width 15.5 cm
Credit Line Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015
Other Number 123 - Collector Number

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