MS_0002_03_028_Oware

Title

MS_0002_03_028_Oware

Description

Oware is reputed to be the oldest game on earth. It is at least 15,000 years old and can be traced back to the Sumerians of ancient Africa. It is one of the oldest sedentary games of Ghana. It is also played in other parts of Africa, but the name varies from country to country.

Type

Artifact

Identifier

03

Rights

Meek-Eaton Black Archives owns all of the rights.

Publisher

Elona M. Jones

shortDescription

Mancala is the general name of a family of "capturing" and sowing games played all across Africa. Despite regional variations, mancala always engages mathematical and problem-solving skills. Each player strategically attempts to capture more shells, seeds or pebbles than his/her opponent. Variations: Bao (East Africa) , Ayo (Yorba) Kisolo (Congo), Oware and Warri (Akan)

Medium

Wood