Pallanguzhi Game Board From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia The panel is carved from

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

but this one offers a more simplistic design but with expertly turned and lacquered legs

Hand made in Rajasthan from recycled materials

Handcrafted from sturdy teak

They come in all sizes as well as tiffin boxes

Pallanguzhi Game Board From Kerala - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia The panel is carved fromThis 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