{"product_id":"africa-heartwood-project-african-oware-mancala-board-hand-carved-solid-wood-with-adinkra-symbol-wooden-folding-mancala-design-16-board-with-48-grey-green-tear-seeds-and-playing-instructions","title":"Africa Heartwood Project African Oware Mancala Board - Hand-Carved Solid Wood with Adinkra Symbol, Wooden Folding Mancala Design, 16\" Board with 48 Grey, Green Tear Seeds and Playing Instructions","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aplus-img{display:block!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important;line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;vertical-align:top!important}.aplus-img+.aplus-img{margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.aplus-wrap{line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v-about-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- DBG1_A_descLen=0 --\u003e\u003c!-- DBG2_B_descLen=131 --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" id=\"about-details-data\"\u003e{\"42841749684295\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eHAND-CARVED IN GHANA: Each Oware board is hand-carved by cultural artisans in Ghana, made from solid wood and free-from plastic, ensuring a unique and authentic piece that showcases the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eENHANCES MATH AND STRATEGY SKILLS: Engage in interactive and competitive counting play with this traditional strategy board, designed to improve mathematical, pattern recognition, and strategic thinking. Perfect for 2 players.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTRAVEL MANCALA - CONVENIENT FOLDING DESIGN: The 15-16\\\" board features a folding design that securely stores all playing pieces inside, ideal for travel. Crafted from durable Osese wood with a artistic coloring, it also includes the Adinkra symbol 'Gye Nyame' for added cultural significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eINCLUDES 48 SEEDS AND INSTRUCTIONS: Comes with 48 greenish-grey Job's Tear Seeds from Ghana and easy-to-follow instructions, providing everything you need to start playing this ancient Oware Mancala Board immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSUPPORTS A MEANINGFUL CAUSE: Your purchase of this Oware board helps support the efforts of non-profit Africa Heartwood Project. While connecting with the traditional culture of Africa, enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your purchase contributes to a meaningful cause, providing Village Water Projects and Orphan Support to West African communities in need.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\\\"product-overview\\\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\\\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/4a8ec470-6cfe-4786-802c-3586821adb55.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.png\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/4aa0ce4b-707f-43b9-9511-2897721bd729.__CR0,0,362,453_PT0_SX362_V1___.png\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAfrica Heartwood Project\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs a volunteer, grassroots US non-profit dedicated to fighting poverty through clean water, orphan support, and sustainable livelihoods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eOur Story\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe founders planned their \u0026#034;humanitarian honeymoon\u0026#034; to a Liberian refugee camp in Ghana. 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