ANTIQUE MEXICAN BONE WOOD TARASCAN CHESS SET TURNED HAND CARVED PAINTED 32 1940s

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ANTIQUE MEXICAN BONE WOOD TARASCAN CHESS SET TURNED HAND CARVED PAINTED 32 1940s:
$235.00

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I am pleased to offer thisMARVELOUS, EarlyMexicanWood& Ox/Cow Bone Tarascan Chess Set, 32 pc, Hand-painted, 20th Century, ca. 1940s, Mexico!

~InEXCELLENT condition for age!32 Pieces included as shown. Some wear with age. Colors vibrant, clean.Slight musty odor from age. Comes as shown pieces only. No board or box.Set has beautiful patina with age. Patina left as found.5pieces show some damage as shown in picture #8: 1 red base shows surface crack but intact,1 red finial top loose but attached, 1 knight missing cow bone detail horse head; 1 red piece crown small chip (chip included for repair); 1 green piece small chip to top. No other damage found. Other pieces in beautiful condition. Some vintage wear with age and natural imperfections by artist in carving, gluing decorative pieces and painting. This is an older, hand craftedwood with wear with age as shown, but no other damage as otherchips, cracks, breaksor repairs observed.Please read listing & view pictures, 12 provided,as this set comes AS IS with no returns.

~BEAUTIFULLY hand crafted, carved and painted Mexican Tarascan Chess Set!Early Mexcian folk art chess set for the collector. This isNOT a recent reproduction. This is an older set, believed early - mid 20th century, ca. 1940s. Wonderfully crafted, turned and pierced cow/ox bone chess pieces. Hand carved and stained. Red verses olive green/tan. Stunning coloring to this set with marbling effect to pieces.Pictures taken with flash & in natural lighting to show coloring and details.Cow/ox bonefinials, pierced disks, horse heads. Incised geometricallines pattern.Lightly lacquered. Reference: \"Cultures, Chess & Art,\" Ned Munger, figure 44; \"Sculptures in Miniature,\" Collen Schafroth, Maryhill Museum of Art, pg 61; Christie\'s South Kensington, The Allen Hofrichter Collection of Chess Sets, lot 52. Value reference, similar set sold at Christie\'s May, 2004 for $414 Lot 54/5523. Exquisitely made with so many details.Great early set for the collector. Comes as shown, 32 pc. So many wonderful details to this set. Has a somewhat crude charm for this style.Perfect for any collector or special decor. 32 works of Mexican folk art! Visit my store under \"Chess Sets\" to see more of my rare chess set offerings!

~ SIZE:King: approx3 1/4\"Queen: 3\" tall,Rest: 2 5/8\" - 2 1/8\". All measurements approx.

PAYMENT/SHIPPING: Only accept PayPal. Payment must be received within 4 days atsale close. FREE SHIPPING US 48 STATES ONLY. *Worldwide shipping available.Extra attention & care wrapping this item. Item is carefully packaged and ships promptly when payment clears. (Each piece individually & carefully wrapped.) Additional weight added for safe shipping. Insurance 48 states included.

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