Africa Heartwood Project African Oware Mancala Board - Wooden Folding Mancala Square Shape Hand-Carved Solid Wood with Elephant Design 48 Seeds and Instructions Included

- 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 24' board (12' when closed) features a folding design that securely stores all playing pieces inside, ideal for travel. Detailed elephant carvings add cultural significance to the exterior 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.

Product description

Mancala (also known as Oware) is a popular “sowing” or “count-and-capture” contest that originated on the continent of Africa. Played around the world, the board challenge is fun and easy to learn.

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 has a convenient folding design. The boards feature a folding design that securely stores all playing pieces inside, ideal for travel.

Your purchase of this hand-crafted item helps to preserve traditional woodworking skills, and spreads cultural trades and art of West Africa around the world.