DepartmentAfrica

Chess Set

NameGame set

CultureFon Tribe

Date1969

Place madeNIGER RIVER, West Africa, Africa

Mediumbrass alloy, oil paint. Lost wax process

Dimensionsoverall: FROM 4 CM (A PAWN) TO 7 CM (A QUEEN)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object numberFA.1969.35.4

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionChessmen made by lost wax process (cire perdue) and painted red, blue, yellow, green, black, and gold and silver radiator paint. One side black; other gold or silver. Pawns have conical hat, shield, and weapon with striped pants.

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