Early 20th Century Dan Female Figure Mancala Game Board on Custom Base

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Dan figure in the shape of a Mancala game Board. Comes with 49 Cowrie shells , to play the game.Mancala … Read more Dan figure in the shape of a Mancala game Board. Comes with 49 Cowrie shells , to play the game.Mancala is a family of two-player turn-based strategy board games played with small stones, beans, marbles, shells or seeds and rows of holes or pits in the earth, a board or other playing surface. The objective is usually to capture all or some set of the opponent's pieces.
Versions of the game date back past the 3rd century and evidence suggests such games existed in Ancient Egypt. It is among the oldest known family of games still widely played today.
The Dan Female Figure hails from Liberia and is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Dan people. Carved with precision and skill, this wooden sculpture captures the essence of a standing female figure distinctively and elegantly. The elongated proportions and graceful posture convey a sense of poise and beauty. Often used in rituals or ceremonies, the Standing Female Figure embodies Dan's spiritual beliefs and serves as a symbolic representation of femininity, strength, and cultural identity. Whether appreciated for its artistic excellence or valued for its cultural significance, this Dan sculpture is a captivating embodiment of Liberia's artistic heritage.







Height (In) 27.5Width (In) 10.0Depth (In) 8.0







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