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Crocodile Shaped Oware Table Game Carved by Hand, "Crocodile's Challenge"

Name: Crocodile Shaped Oware Table Game Carved by Hand, 'Crocodile's Challenge'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 254899
Price: 130.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.62 (37 reviews)

Product ID: 254899

by Victoria Agyepomaa (37)

The long and lean body of an African crocodile offers a challenging game of oware. Designed by Victoria Agyepomaa, the crocodile is sculpted by hand... more

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The long and lean body of an African crocodile offers a challenging game of oware. Designed by Victoria Agyepomaa, the crocodile is sculpted by hand of sese wood. The belly becomes the playing board, featuring 12 orifices, and the back is the cover. Plastic beads are included to serve as the playing pieces.

Oware is a game of skill and strategy designed for two players, challenging mental agility and alertness. The objective can be briefly described as "counting and capturing beads" and there are no chance factors in it. The player's strategy entirely depends upon the ability for reasoning and counting.

0.55 kgs
1.2 lbs

Open: 4 cm H x 43 cm W x 18 cm D
Open: 1.6" H x 17" W x 7" D
Closed: 7 cm H x 43 cm W x 9 cm D
Closed: 2.8" H x 17" W x 3.5" D
Pieces: 1 cm W x 1 cm H
Pieces: 0.4" W x 0.4" H

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Sese wood; plastic pieces
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Playing pieces included
Rustic, rugged finish
Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 254899

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Victoria Agyepomaa

West Africa

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Paula

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Apr 10, 2025

“Beautiful!”

Beautiful statue! I love it! Truly a work of art!

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Janet

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Mar 15, 2025

“Beautiful wood carving of a mother and child”

Beautiful Mother & child carved wood sculpture. Well made, touching, carved wood sculpture . I collect nativities, and plan to add this to my collection, to represent the Blessed Mother & child Jesus in Ghana design.

Wood sculpture carving nativity Ghana Sculpture, nativity

Purchased Item Thinking Mother, Mother and Child Modern Wood Sculpture Carved by Hand

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JOSEPH

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Apr 04, 2024

“This piece takes pride of place in our home”

My wife absolutely loves this piece it fits in well with our decor. Great work dont ever stop pursuing your passion. Thank YOu Joseph & Katherine

Purchased Item Fruit Seller, African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art

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Victoria Agyepomaa African masks and carvings

(37)

"I have been determined in life right from childhood. I did not receive much school education, but I don't allow that to limit me in life."

"I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specialises in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast... read more