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Mancala Game Board

Culture: Possibly Bullom
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Sierra Leone
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 25 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (65.4 x 14 x 16.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.213
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.213_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Boat-shaped mancala game board with twelve round receptacles arranged in two rows, plus one triangular cup on either end. A carved head is carved behind the apex of each triangular cup. Bas-relief, braided design carved along each side. Small box-shaped foot with old crack in center. Condition is good.

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