The name "Mancala" comes from the Arabic word "naqala" which means "to move". Mancala represents a family of games that dates back to ancient times and has long been played in Africa, where it originated. The game is usually played on a board with round hollowed out spaces called cups and forty eight circular playing pieces, which are made of seeds, stones or shells. The two deep wells, one located at each end are called reservoirs. The object of the most popular to player game is not to have any pieces left on your side of the board. The configuration of the number of cup rows can vary as will the name of the game. Wari consists of two rows of six holes. Gabata is fixed with three rows of six and when the Mancala game board has four rows of eight it is known as Hus one of the most challenging variations. As gaming goes tournaments will often be held to find out who is deemed the best player and the winner is rewarded monetarily and sometimes gifted a game board that is envied by all such as the one on display! Two champion players are carved at both end, facing off symbolizing a much anticipated duel to see who is the best while a bevy of spectators, hunched over and engrossed by the match look on. This older unique board has been carved from a hard native wood and adorned with metal attractive studding. Each figure is solid and well formed. This Hus game board hails from the country of Zaire. Please click photo for enlargement! See other pictures below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** Dimensions: The board is 33 inches long x 17 inches across. The two elder end figures meausre 5 inches tall x 3 inches wide x 3 1/4 inches deep. The four spectators measure 3 7/8 inches tall. Wt: 15 lbs. shipping |
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| There are four onlookers observing the game! Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| This elder is positioned on the right side of the board. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| This elder is positioned on the right side of the board. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| This elder is positioned on the left side of the board. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| This elder is positioned on the left side of the board. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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| At the center of the back of the board is a raised circular section that lifts the game above ground level. Please click photo for enlargement! |
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