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Game Board

Mancala Board

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
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

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.

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