DepartmentAfrica
Oware Game Board
Nameboard game
CultureGhanaian
Datec. 1960
Probably madeGHANA, West Africa, Africa
Mediumwood, seeds
DimensionsBoard/Overall: 6 × 24 1/8 × 6 7/8 in. (15.24 × 61.2776 × 17.4625 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Mrs. Eloisa Jones, A.1971.19.14V
Object numberA.1971.19.14V
DescriptionGambling board, carved in form of a ceremonial stool. Pedestal is perforated and holds counters which are seeds of thorn bush. Plug, plain, for seed box.
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c. 1963
ca 1963
1963
late 19th century - early 20th century
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