Game Board
Mancala Board
| Object Number: | 2015-22-115 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Yoruba |
| Provenience: | Africa Nigeria (uncertain) |
| Date Made: | 19th Century |
| Section: | African |
| Materials: | Wood Paint |
| Height: | 14.5 cm |
| Length: | 81.5 cm |
| Width: | 20 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015 |
| Other Number: | 130 - Collector Number |
Description
Configuration: 2 x 6
Game board made of wood. Block-shaped board supported by ten female figures. Two snakes being held at neck by tow end figures. Scalloped shaped board of twelve round playing pockets bisected by ridge decorated with five diamond shaped designs with cross hatch centers. Projection in the shape of human head on one end of board; seated monkey on opposite end of board.
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