Africa Heartwood Project African Oware Mancala Board - Hand-Carved Solid Wood with Adinkra Symbol, Wooden Folding Mancala Design

This Oware (mancala) playing board is an authentic, African-made, hand-carved board with 48 grey/green tear seeds, and playing instructions. The board is the carrying case, so you don't need a bag - it is all self-contained. The Osese wood has 12 carved pits, each to hold 4 mancala stones, with the ''mancala'' pot being your lap, table, or a separate dish. Connected with 2 hinges, and stained on the inside and outside with redwood and black dye. The ancient Adinkra symbol ''Gye Nyame'' (means God Willing, or Not Without God) is carved on the top outside of this travel mancala board. When closed, this fun board is: Length 16''; Width 2.5''; Height 2.5''. Purchased and imported using fair-trade practices from cultural artisans who are part of Africa Heartwood Project network. An authentic African board! This ancient wooden folding mancala tests strategy and mathematical skill, enjoyed for centuries by people in Africa. Your purchase of this Oware board helps support the efforts of non-profit Africa Heartwood Project. While connecting with the traditional culture of Africa, enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your purchase contributes to a meaningful cause, providing Village Water Projects and Orphan Support to West African communities in need.