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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameMancala Game Board
Pit and Pebble Game Board
Oware Board
524
Object NumberABDUA:7364
Other NumberH99
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionWooden 'mancala' gaming board in dark wood with large grey seeds as gaming pieces. Used to play 'pit and pebble' games such as wari. Fourteen circular holes on five pillars, four of which are undecorated but the central one is cylindrical with square sections cut out. The pillars form part of a raised rectangular base, on top of a larger rectangular flat base. The pillar base has a diamond shape flanked by two squares carved out on both long sides.
DimensionsL: 610 x H: 199 x W: 165mm
MaterialsWood, plant seeds
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
MakerFulah/ Fulani People?
Place KeyAfrica,West Africa, Republic of Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast)
Aquisition SourceMoir, Dr. F W (Gold Coast)
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