Wooden Ship Vintage Mancala Board Game with Shell Inlay Art from Lombok Island Strategy Game Collectibles Home Decor Vintage Object

Description

FREE COWRIE/COWRY SEASHELLS AS MANCALA SEEDS. 

SIZE :
Length = 30″ (inches)
Width = 7.5″ (inches)
HEIGHT = (End Side) 3.9″ (inches) ; (Middle) 2.7″ (inches)

TOTAL WEIGHT : 10 kg

This beautiful board game is made of solid wood shaped into the shape of ship adorned with shell inlay artistry. Shell inlay artist used locally sourced seashells found on the beach. The shells are carefully cut, shape, and inlaid onto the wood surface. 

Rooted in generations of tradition, shell inlay work in Lombok is both an artistic expression and a sustainable craft. Artisans often incorporate motifs inspired by the island’s marine life, flora, and cultural symbols, making each piece a unique work of art.

Mancala is one of the world’s oldest board games, known as a "sowing" or "count-and-capture" game due to its distinctive playstyle. Its significance in Asian and African societies is often compared to chess in the West, valued for its blend of skill, patience, and tactical thinking.