Exquisite Brass Pallanghuzi Board Mind Game With 14 Pits Handcrafted In South Of India - L 14 x W 7.5 x H 4.5 Inches antique gold frame Small metal balls called Ghungroos

Small metal balls called Ghungroos or are filled inside the base which make a sound which as the legend goes were there to warn off other people especially men in the vicinity that women of royalty were bathing nearby

fertility and sacrifice and holds great significance during the famous Gangaur festival celebrated soon after Holi - the festival of colours especially in Rajasthan with great enthusiasm and affection for Gauri

Measures: Height 26 cm x Dia 20 cm x Length 23 cm

' The bell is crafted with a figure of Nandi at the top

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Exquisite Brass Pallanghuzi Board Mind Game With 14 Pits Handcrafted In South Of India - L 14 x W 7.5 x H 4.5 Inches antique gold frame Small metal balls called GhungroosThis magnificent board game handcrafted in excellent quality brass with delicate engravings and 14 pits is traditionally known as Pallanghuzi or Pallankuli An ancient Tamil Mancala mind game played especially in Tamil Nadu and which later spread to other parts of south India as far as Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This rare Pallanguzhi board game, handcrafted by skilled artisans from the south of India is delicately engraved with traditional motifs and