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  • Yoruba warri game board

  • Nigeria

  • Wood,

  • 24 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 3/4"
    Circa: early 19th century

  • #y2330-16

  • $ 2200.

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Warri is an ancient game that is played using shells placed in the cups of the board.  Warri game boards were found in Egyption tombs dating as far back as 1600 BC.