拍品 60
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An Makondi tribe hardwood figural chess set, early 20th century

细节
An Makondi tribe hardwood figural chess set, early 20th century
in light and dark hues, depicting warring tribal factions, king -- 3 7/8in. (9.8cm) high, pawn -- 3in. (7.5cm) high
See Illustration.

拍品专文

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Victor Keats, Chessmen for Collectors, Batsford, London 1985. A similar set in ivory is illustrated p.249, fig.249.