Pallanguzhi Game Board From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia its timeless form makes it

its timeless form makes it equally suited to modern interiors as a statement sideboard or media unit

Main material: Softwood carcass with mineral pigments

The panel is carved from a single piece of wood from the hollock tree (terminalia myriocarpa) also known as the East Indian almond tree

timeworn teak surface and bold proportions make it as practical as it is decorative

It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe

Pallanguzhi Game Board From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia its timeless form makes itThis Indian mancala board is from South India where it is called pallanguzhi. This teak wood board dates to the 19th century and has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It is a two player game of mathematical skill cowrie shells, seeds and pebbles are usually used for as counters. Mancala is a board game that has been played since at least 1400 B. C. E. Representations of the game have been found carved into Egyptian tombs, and the word