a beautiful fusion of Arab chess traditions with local Kanuri craftsmanship, collected by anthropologist C.K. Meek for the British Museum.African ingenuity on the board #KanuriHeritage #AfricanChess #BornoCulture #TraditionalGames #AfricanHistory

Container:
Composite receptacle, cylindrical, tin can covered with plaited leatherwork with cover.
found in 1906
Made by: kanuri tribe ( modern day , borno state).
Photo credit : British musuem
#KanuriHeritage #AfricanBasketry
#CowrieShells #BornoCulture #TraditionalAfricanCrafts —