Game Board

Mancala Board

2015-22-3

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2015-22-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ashanti
Provenience Ghana
Date Made Early 20th Century
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Configuration: 2 x 6 Plus 2 Endcups

Game board made of wood. Rectangular shaped scallop board supported by pedestal. Endcup projection at each end of board. Twelve round playing pockets bisected by ridge. Incised geometic design on sides and legs.

Height 23.8 cm
Length 61.7 cm
Width 16.6 cm
Credit Line Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015
Other Number 3 - Collector Number

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