Africa Heartwood Project African Oware Mancala Board - Folding Rounded Shape, Hand-Carved Solid Wood with Mask Design, 48 Seeds and Instructions Included

Brand: Africa Heartwood Project

Color: Brown Stain

Features:

• HAND-CARVED IN GHANA: Each Oware board is hand-carved by cultural artisans in Ghana, made from solid wood and free-from plastic, ensuring a unique and authentic piece that showcases the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Ghana.
• ENHANCES MATH AND STRATEGY SKILLS: Engage in interactive and competitive counting play with this traditional strategy board, designed to improve mathematical, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking. Perfect for 2 players.
• TRAVEL MANCALA - CONVENIENT FOLDING DESIGN: The 20" board features a folding design that securely stores all playing pieces inside, ideal for travel. Detailed mask carvings add cultural significance to the exterior and interior of the board.
• INCLUDES 48 SEEDS AND INSTRUCTIONS: Comes with 48 greenish-grey Job's Tear Seeds from Ghana and easy-to-follow instructions, providing everything you need to start playing this ancient Oware Mancala Board immediately.
• SUPPORTS A MEANINGFUL CAUSE: 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.

Binding: Toy

model number: OWAC

Part Number: OWAC

Details: This authentic Mancala Oware from Africa Heartwood Project consists of a hand-carved, folding and rounded wood playing board and 48 grey/green tear seeds. The design features artistic masks deep carved into the exterior of the board, with the mancala pots in the center. The board is the carrying case, so you don't need a bag - it is all self-contained. The Osese wood is given 14 pits holding the mancala stones, connected with 2 hinges, and stained on the inside and outside with dark brown stain. When closed, this fun board is 10"x8"x2". Open, it is 20"x8"x1". 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 board tests strategy and mathematical skill, enjoyed for centuries by people in Africa.

Your purchase of this travel mancala 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.

EAN: 0680912031028

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.3 x 3.9 inches