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Hand-carved African Makonde chess set

The board and the pieces are made of wood. Ebony or Bongossi were used for the dark squares and pieces. Mahogany or maple were used for the light squares and pieces.
The pieces feature stylized, tribal African motifs and clan members.

The diameter is 35 cm.

Handgeschnitztes afrikanisches Makonde-Schachset

Das Brett und die Figuren sind aus Holz gefertigt. Ebenholz oder Bongossi wurden für die dunklen Felder und Figuren verwendet. Mahagoni oder Ahorn wurden für die hellen Felder und Figuren verwendet.
Die Figuren zeigen stilisierte, tribale afrikanische Motive und Stammesmitglieder.

Der Durchmesser beträgt 35cm.

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Chess set - Wood

1970-1980 - Very good

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Hand-carved African Makonde chess set with a wooden board and pieces; dark squares and pieces in ebony or bongossi, light squares and pieces in mahogany or maple, with tribal motifs, board diameter 35 cm and height 3 cm, dating to 1970–1980.

Chess set - Wood

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Hand-carved African Makonde chess set with a wooden board and pieces; dark squares and pieces in ebony or bongossi, light squares and pieces in mahogany or maple, with tribal motifs, board diameter 35 cm and height 3 cm, dating to 1970–1980.

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