Unusual Maasai painted chess pieces

Chess Masai reflect many detailed features characteristic of this incredible, exotic tribe's appearance. The Masai now reside in Kenya and Tanzania, speak the Maa language, and although some have converted their monotheistic faith to Christianity or Islam and have given up their semi-nomadic lifestyle, they still remain attached to their social organization, traditional for the Masai.

High-quality chess sets

Chess sets inspired by history, fairy tales, and legends make an extraordinary, beautiful gift for chess enthusiasts. Italfama has been responsible for producing a diverse collection of chess sets for several decades, crafted from solid, luxurious materials. Their uniqueness has already won the hearts of many collectors worldwide. The company's impeccable reputation results from handcrafted chess accessories and attention to every detail, no matter how small.

Class, elegance, high quality, and talent — that is why the Italian manufacturer Italfama is highly valued by professional players around the world!

Italfama is known for using only high-quality materials:

• boxwood, rhododendron wood known for its incredible grain, rosewood, bronze, alabaster, and even onyx, silver, and gold!
• Italfama's artisans skillfully combine these materials to create chess accessories that can be passed down through generations.
• Hand-painted resin chess pieces will perfectly complement Italfama's wooden boards

The growing interest in chess, which for centuries was an elitist game, and the emergence of international competitions, required standardization or at least similarity in the appearance of chess pieces. The conventions established at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries now have variations in the form of pieces made from unusual materials. Moreover, Italfama sometimes breaks conventions — in sets styled in French, Oriental, or English styles, they manage to combine tradition with modernity.

Manufacturer

Italfama

Model

R72105

Materials

painted resin

Piece dimensions

king - height 8 cm

Processing time

depending on stock availability from the manufacturer

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to a specified address in an elegant gift box, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes

Engraving/Embossing

upon request, engraving or embossing of any text, dedication, or initials