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
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.
ca. 18th century
1960s-1980s
c. 1958
