Chess set - malachite

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Vintage Congolese chess set with 32 hand-cut pieces in malachite and ivory/marble, an inlaid board, dating to circa 1960–1970, in very good condition and originating from Africa.

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Vintage Congolese Malachite & Ivory Chess Set. Complete 32 pieces, hand-carved, ca. 1960
Description:
Fully handmade chess set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1960. Board inlaid with authentic Congolese malachite and cream-colored stone squares. All 32 pieces present: 16 in deep green malachite, 16 in white ivory/marble. Compact travel size.
Exceptional malachite quality with characteristic deep green banding.
A beautiful decorative object and a functional chess set.
18.8 x 18.8 cm

Vintage Congolese Malachite & Ivory Chess Set. Complete 32 pieces, hand-carved, ca. 1960
Description:
Fully handmade chess set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1960. Board inlaid with authentic Congolese malachite and cream-colored stone squares. All 32 pieces present: 16 in deep green malachite, 16 in white ivory/marble. Compact travel size.
Exceptional malachite quality with characteristic deep green banding.
A beautiful decorative object and a functional chess set.
18.8 x 18.8 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
malachite
Country of Origin
Africa
Condition
Very good
Estimated period
1960-1970
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