game pieces

Game made from lacquered wood and string. The game consists of a disc of wood, which is decorated with red on the underside and the top has an incised pattern that has red and a black detail. The disc has five holes, through which string has been threaded. The string supports four wooden spheres that are natural with black bands around the circumference.

Collection Information

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