Crocodile Shaped Oware Table Game Carved by Hand 'Crocodile's Challenge' Item ID: 2671816036

Name: Crocodile Shaped Oware Table Game Carved by Hand 'Crocodile's Challenge'
Brand: Victoria Agyepomaa
SKU: 2671816036
Price: 99.99 USD
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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."

Item detail

1.21 lbs
Open: 1.6 inches H x 17 inches W x 7 inches D
Closed: 2.8 inches H x 17 inches W x 3.5 inches D
Pieces: 0.4 inches W x 0.4 inches H
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.

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Victoria Agyepomaa

5.0 ★ (4)

"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 was later sent to live with my aunt in Accra and I brought calabashes to sell. I had a customer who ordered a lot of the calabashes to make kora guitars and this helped me to save.

"I was focusing in lazy chairs and calabashes only. I got interested in crafts because I fell in love with the art and craft work when I realized how different items are made and the various designs we can come up with. I observed how artisans carved beautiful objects from wood and I learned. I did the painting and finishing.

"Abdul Aziz, a Novica-featured artist, taught me how to finish my work and now I have two apprentices. I had to be respectful and listen attentively to my teacher to help me learn fast. I use paints that are lead free but are somehow difficult to come by. I find it challenging when I craft new items that require new materials.

"I get my inspiration from African traditions, and I donate to the orphanage home in my local community.

"A difficult moment in my life was when I went to South Africa and was not able to make it there. But now I am happy I have found Novica. I have fun with my children because they make me laugh and I feel happy with the relationship we share.

"My dream is to grow my business to be able to take care of my children, and I also would like to participate in more exhibitions."

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4 Reviews for

Victoria Agyepomaa

July 27, 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

S Steve

Nice African mask from Ghana. Nice craftsmanship.

Reviewed item

April 24, 2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

G Gail

Simply stunning, beautiful colors looks amazing with my other masks

Reviewed item

November 7, 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M Merle

Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its "Stellar Thoughts". Impressive, most impressive...

Reviewed item

January 30, 2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

M Mariana

This was a Christmas present for my cousin. She immediately hung it on her living room wall. It's small, but it looks really nice

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Victoria Agyepomaa

Victoria Agyepomaa African masks and carvings

"I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specializes in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast plot of and each person is allowed to cultivate it. I started in this field in 2004 by selling calabash at the art center. My mum planted the gourds and I learned how to grow and prepare the calabashes.

"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 was later sent to live with my aunt in Accra and I brought calabashes to sell. I had a customer who ordered a lot of the calabashes to make kora guitars and this helped me to save.

"I was focusing in lazy chairs and calabashes only. I got interested in crafts because I fell in love with the art and craft work when I realized how different items are made and the various designs we can come up with. I observed how artisans carved beautiful objects from wood and I learned. I did the painting and finishing.

"Abdul Aziz, a Novica-featured artist, taught me how to finish my work and now I have two apprentices. I had to be respectful and listen attentively to my teacher to help me learn fast. I use paints that are lead free but are somehow difficult to come by. I find it challenging when I craft new items that require new materials.

"I get my inspiration from African traditions, and I donate to the orphanage home in my local community.

"A difficult moment in my life was when I went to South Africa and was not able to make it there. But now I am happy I have found Novica. I have fun with my children because they make me laugh and I feel happy with the relationship we share.

"My dream is to grow my business to be able to take care of my children, and I also would like to participate in more exhibitions."

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