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Kiela
Also known as Kimbundu mancala
Kimbundu mancala of northern Angola, called a game of peace; similar to Omweso.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of Angola.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Deep Past and First Games (before about 3000 BCE), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Southern Africa.
Sources
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