Baule
(Baoule, Bawule), Côte d'Ivoire
Mankala (also called awele or ma
kron) game. The game of mankala, though widespread, is
played more particularly in West Africa. It involves moving pawns on a board with two rows
of six holes. The goal is to capture the pawns in the opposite row. The pawns can be made
out of seeds, pebbles or pieces of metal. The board is adorned with carved images of
lizard, snake and head of the bat.
Material: wood
Size: L. 25”, H. 5 ½”Price: $ 310 +
$45 (S&H)
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