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A West African bronze figural chess set, either Gabo or Burkina Faso, early 20th century
the pieces decorated in bright polychrome, on side predominantly gilt, the other black, featuring tribal warring factions, king -- 3 1/8in. (7.8cm) high, pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm) high
See Illustration.
the pieces decorated in bright polychrome, on side predominantly gilt, the other black, featuring tribal warring factions, king -- 3 1/8in. (7.8cm) high, pawn -- 1 7/8in. (4.8cm) high
See Illustration.