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Burkina Faso

8 traditions from Burkina Faso.

Deep Past and First Games 1

Oware-family mancala
Benin +5 · Board and table gamesPlayable app · Play preview

Crossroads and Golden Ages 2

Balafon Gourd Xylophone
Mali +2 · Musical instrumentsPlay preview · in the Drum Music of the World app
Yote Capture Grid
Senegal +2 · Board and table gamesPlayable app · Play preview

Modern Heritage 3

African draughts
Benin +5 · Board and table gamesPlayable app · Play preview
Putu
Burkina Faso · Street and playground games
Yuyu
Burkina Faso · Street and playground games

Living Traditions 2

Faso Dan Fani Strip Weaving
Burkina Faso · Crafts and making
Tiebele House Painting
Burkina Faso · Crafts and makingPlayable app · Play preview