Old Oware Awalé – Mancala Game Board – Togo

Mid 20th century. Wood, nice patina. Maximum length cm. 57,0; cm. 15,7 width; cm. 8,3 high. The holes have a diameter of approximately cm. 6,5. Grams about 970,7 (24.48 oz). Excellent conditions.

Oware is a strategy game among the mancala family of board games (pit and pebble games) played worldwide with slight variations as to the layout of the game, number of players and strategy of play. Its origin is uncertain but it is widely believed to be of Ashanti origin.

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