| Description: | Wonderful mid-century bronze African tribal Chess set. Brutalist, "Frederick Weinberg" 32 Piece Chess figures housed in a wooden presentation box with top leather board/playing area.
Each piece is individually cast and a work of art. The finish patina is different for each side - one side redish the other silverish tinted. Fantastic semi-abstract yet true and recognizable chess pieces. African characters for Kings and Queens, Antelopes for Bishops, Wilder Beasts for Knights, Rhinos for Rooks and tribal shield for Pawns. Likely from Kenya. Total box size approx. 23" x 20" x 2.5". Heavy, total of about 15LB. 2022. Sold. |
