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African Mancala Board Game – Ogirise / Oware / Ayo / Bao (Hand-Carved Wooden Set)

African Mancala Board Game – Ogirise / Oware / Ayo / Bao (Hand-Carved Wooden Set)

Regular price BS$65.00 BSD
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Experience one of Africa’s oldest and most legendary strategy games with this Hand-Carved African Mancala Board, known by many names across the continent, including Ogirise (Edo), Ayo (Yoruba), Oware (Ghana), Bao (East Africa), Songo (Cameroon), Omweso (Uganda), Awele (Ivory Coast), Gebeta (Ethiopia/Eritrea), and Ntchuva (Mozambique).

Beautifully carved by skilled artisans using solid hardwood, each board features distinctive African motifs such as crocodiles, fish, and geometric tribal patterns. The folding design and smooth carved pockets make it both a decorative piece and a fully playable cultural treasure.

Perfect for families, collectors, educators, tourists, and lovers of African art, this timeless game brings strategy, tradition, and African storytelling into every move. Curated by African Tings Bahamas, it represents centuries of heritage from West, Central, and East Africa.


Key Features

  • ✅ Hand-carved from premium hardwood

  • ✅ Traditional African designs: crocodile, fish, motifs & geometric patterns

  • ✅ Folding board for travel or display

  • ✅ Smooth, rounded pockets for easy gameplay

  • ✅ Includes natural playing stones (illustrated in images)

  • ✅ Represents multiple African cultures and game variations

  • ✅ Durable, collectible, and culturally meaningful

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