Eagle Head Backgammon Set with Handle

Eagle Head Backgammon Set with Handle — Handmade in Armenia

Hooked beak first, an eagle's head in profile fills the rope-bordered roundel of this carved backgammon set, its feathers cut in overlapping rows against a finely cross-hatched ground while a diamond lattice runs across the lobed panels around it. The board is stained a warm red-brown, and a cut-out carry handle passes through the top edge of each half. 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″ open, handmade in Armenia.

Turn the set over: pale and dark squares are inlaid flush into the other face as a chequered panel, with lattice-filled lobed panels on either side and no carving between.

The playing side is inlaid in pale wood, fleur-tipped points above and below a leaf-scroll roundel in each half, with side grips and brass-toned hinges. Thirty-two beech and walnut checkers and dice are included.

Specifications

• Size open: 60 × 60 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″
• Size folded: 60 × 30 cm / 23.6″ × 11.8″
• Material: beech wood, warm red-brown stain with pale wood inlays and brass-toned hinges
• Carving: eagle's head in profile on a cross-hatched ground in a rope-bordered roundel, diamond lattice in the lobed panels; inlaid chequered panel on the other face
• Checkers: 32 wooden checkers, beech and walnut; dice
• Carry handle: cut-out grip through the top edge of both halves
• Inside: pale inlaid points with fleur tips and an inlaid leaf-scroll roundel with a flower centre in each half; side grips
• Hardware: brass-toned hinges and two front clasps
• Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia

What's Included

• Folding beech backgammon board with carry handle
• 32 wooden checkers, beech and walnut
• Dice

Why You'll Love It

• The portrait, not the flight: beak, brow and eye carved close, the feathers layered row over row behind them.
• Two textures on one lid: a fine cross-hatch inside the roundel, a bolder diamond lattice in the panels around it.
• Scroll discs inside: a pale inlaid roundel of curling leaves around a small flower in each half.

Good to Know Before You Buy

How is it different from the other eagle boards? This one is the head alone, in profile, with no wings or talons — the old listing had that right. The reverse here has no whorl discs, only the inlaid chequered panel between lattice panels. The old copy listed a carrying bag that is not photographed, so it is not included.

What about shipping and returns? Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.

How do I look after it? Brush the feather carving with a soft dry brush and wipe the flat faces with a dry cloth. Keep the board out of direct sun and store it closed with the checkers inside.

Also known as nardi (нарды), nardy, tavla or shesh besh.