Mancala board game made of wood for game of Olinda Keliya. Four thick rectangular legs with a flat top with flowers and geometric patterns. There is an incised figure in the centre. Seven circular incisions on each long side of the top probably for game pieces. An inverted pyramid is carved into each short side of the top probably also for pieces.
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