Game Board

Mancala Board

2015-22-89.1

From: Sierra Leone

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2015-22-89.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mende (uncertain) | Vai (uncertain)
Provenience Sierra Leone
Date Made 19th to Early 20th Century
Section African
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Configuration: 2 x 6 Plus 2 Endcups

Carved of wood; boat-shaped with two rounded ends and square center stand. Storage compartment in center stand with round opening; arms projecting from sides that support base of game board; circular piece of metal attached (6 nails) to base of stand. Incised decoration throughout.

Height 20 cm
Length 58.4 cm
Width 15.3 cm
Credit Line Gift from the Doug and Risa Polumbaum Collection, 2015
Other Number 103 - Collector Number

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