Description
This hand-carved Makonde chess set from Africa dates to around 1950 and is carved from African blackwood and blonde hardwood. The circular board has a diameter of 36cm, and the sculptural chess pieces range in height from 7.5cm to 10.75cm, each carved with expressive detail typical of Makonde workmanship. Makonde carving is renowned for its strength of form and storytelling quality, often produced from dense native timbers and intended as both functional objects and works of art. This set is $245 in store and $265 online because of extra postage costs.
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