Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hunter and Bear
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Backgammon Set Hand Carved - Hunter and Bear
Most carved boards give you a portrait. This one gives you a moment. Across the lid of this hand-carved wooden backgammon set a hunter stands facing a bear in the forest, cut in deep relief — the trees behind them, the ground under them, and neither one of them backing away. It is the hardest kind of carving there is, because two living figures in motion have to be believable from every angle, and a single heavy cut anywhere ruins the whole scene.
Nobody carves this and expects you to pick a side. The bear is bigger and the hunter came anyway; how it ends is genuinely unclear, which is exactly why you keep looking at it. Then you unhook the clasps, the bronze hinges swing open, and you sit down to a full 23.6" / 60 cm playing field where the same thing is about to happen with dice — one of you stronger on the board, one of you braver about the roll, and no way of knowing yet. This is a luxury backgammon set for people who like their equipment to have a story on it, and it carries to the table by its own cut-out handle.
What's Included
- Backgammon board with bronze hinges, clasps and a cut-out carry handle
- 32 checkers made from beech and walnut wood
- A pair of dice and a carrying bag
Specifications
- Folded: 30 x 60 cm / 11.8 x 23.6"
- Open playing field: 60 x 60 cm / 23.6 x 23.6"
- Weight: 5 kg / 11 lb
- Wood: solid beech, with bronze hinges and clasps
- Entirely handmade
Why It Stands Out
- A full hunting scene — hunter, bear and forest — carved by hand in deep relief
- Two figures in motion, the most demanding thing a carver can attempt
- Folds shut on bronze hinges and travels by its own cut-out carry handle
- A luxury wooden backgammon board that people stop and read rather than glance at
A Gift With Some Nerve
For the player who takes the risky double, the friend who tells stories properly, or the house where the hunting photographs are still on the wall. It is not a quiet board, and it was never meant to be.
Frequently asked questions
What products do you make?
Handmade luxury chess sets, backgammon boards, and chess tables hand-crafted in Armenia
Are your products handmade?
Yes, each item is handcrafted by skilled Armenian artisans using premium wood and traditional techniques.
Do you ship worldwide from Armenia?
Yes, we ship worldwide from Armenia with secure packaging and tracked delivery. We prepare each piece in 1–3 business days. Made-to-order or engraved pieces take 1–2 weeks. Then standard delivery takes about 5–8 business days to the US and Canada, 3–8 to Europe and the UK, 6–14 to Australia and New Zealand, and 5–20 to the rest of the world.
What is your return policy?
You can return any order within 30 days of delivery, for any reason, worldwide. Faulty or damaged items return free; for change-of-mind returns the item must be unused in its original packaging and you cover return shipping. EU and UK customers also have a 14-day statutory withdrawal right.
Do you accept custom orders?
Yes, selected custom designs may be available upon request
What materials do you use?
We use high-quality natural wood and premium finishing materials designed for durability and aesthetics
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed through secure and trusted payment systems