Details
A Makondi wood chess set
African, 20th century
the pieces carved as busts, animals and buildings respectively -- king 4in. (10cm), pawn 2½in. (6.5cm.)
See Illustration
African, 20th century
the pieces carved as busts, animals and buildings respectively -- king 4in. (10cm), pawn 2½in. (6.5cm.)
See Illustration
Literature
Victor Keates, CHESSMEN for Collectors, page 211, ill. 252.