Game Board

Mancala Board

2015-22-28

From: Sierra Leone

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2015-22-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mende (uncertain) | Vai (uncertain)
Provenience Sierra Leone
Date Made Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Configuration: 2 x 6 Plus 2 Endcups

Game board carved of wood. Boat- shaped with round central stand; one pointed end (prow) and one rounded end (stern). Storage compartment in center of stand with square opening; incised decoration surrounds pockets.

Height 16.2 cm
Length 63.3 cm
Width 14.8 cm
Credit Line Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015
Other Number 29 - Collector Number

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