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Chess set with hand-carved chess pieces, made of soapstone, 1950s
carved by men and polished by women
Chessboard polished stone slab
The chess pieces have kings ranging from 3 cm to 6 cm in height and are very finely carved; see photos
Chessboard dimensions L x W 22.6 cm x 22.6 cm

Schaakspel hand gesneden schaakstukken, uit zeepsteen jaren 50
door mannen uitgesneden en door vrouwen gepolijst
Schaakbord gepolijste stenen plaat
De schaakstukken van 3 cm tot 6 cm hoge koning en zijn zeer gedetaileerd uitgesneden zie fotos
Diameter schaakbord LxB 22,6 cm x 22,6 cm

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Chess set - soapstone

Kenya - 1950-1960 - Good

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A hand-carved soapstone chess set from Kenya, dating to 1950–1960, with pieces 3–6 cm high and a polished 22.6 cm square board, in good condition.

Chess set - soapstone

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A hand-carved soapstone chess set from Kenya, dating to 1950–1960, with pieces 3–6 cm high and a polished 22.6 cm square board, in good condition.

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