A Bantu soapstone figural chess set, 20th century

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A Bantu soapstone figural chess set, 20th century
in grey and black hues, featuring tribal warring factions, king -- 5in. (12.7cm) high, pawn -- 2in. (5cm) high
See Illustration.

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Victor Keats, Chessmen for Collector's, Batsford, London 1985. P.205, fig.209.

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