Lot Essay
Olinda Kaliya is a variation of a popular mathematical African children's game, mancala. The name originated from the seeds of the olinda bush that were used as gamepieces.
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SRI LANKA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Details
An Ivory Fish-Form Game, Olinda Kaliya**
Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century
With carved scales and features outlined in lacquer polychrome and articulated tail joined by hinges, the interior carved with 14 circular hollowed cups
19½ in. (49.2 cm.) long
Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century
With carved scales and features outlined in lacquer polychrome and articulated tail joined by hinges, the interior carved with 14 circular hollowed cups
19½ in. (49.2 cm.) long
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