African Mancala Gameboard - sold

The African gameboard demonstrates some of the local variations of a game that is also an art form. For centuries, adults and children all over Africa have played mancala for fun and in serious competitions. The size, shape, style, and wear patterns of the mancala boards convey the history of individual players, owners, and communities.The deceptively simple principle of mancala holds the potential for an incalculable variety of games combining tradition, play, and artistry.