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This is a small hand made version of the traditional East African mancala type game of "bao". It is four rows of eight pits with 64 "seeds". It is made from a heavy wood that has, I think, been stained black to resemble ebony (there is a little knock to one end through which a much lighter wood is showing). The two sides are hinged together and each is carved with a stylised elephant and trees. It has a pleasing rustic feel while no doubt having been made for the souvenir trade. There should be 64 seeds although there are only 45 present here. I dare say some spares would not be hard to come by. There are also no rules but a quick search of the internet reveals there are several forms of the game and a set of rules shouldn't be too hard to come by. Overall general condition is very good and it's a nice piece to sit on the sideboard.
This is a small hand made version of the traditional East African mancala type game of "bao". It is four rows of eight pits with 64 "seeds". It is made from a heavy wood that has, I think, been stained black to resemble ebony (there is a little knock to one end through which a much lighter wood is showing). The two sides are hinged together and each is carved with a stylised elephant and trees. It has a pleasing rustic feel while no doubt having been made for the souvenir trade. There should be 64 seeds although there are only 45 present here. I dare say some spares would not be hard to come by. There are also no rules but a quick search of the internet reveals there are several forms of the game and a set of rules shouldn't be too hard to come by. Overall general condition is very good and it's a nice piece to sit on the sideboard.
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