Due to the rarity of the exact phrase in standard lexicons, this report interprets it based on linguistic roots and regional material culture. Large-Format Game Pieces of the Caucasus 1. Introduction In Azerbaijan, board games are not merely pastimes; they are a craft tradition. “Yeke Sik Sekilleri” translates to “Large Chess/Checker Piece Shapes.” This refers to the oversized, handcrafted game pieces (typically for Şahmat – Chess, or Dama – Checkers) that serve both as functional game sets and as ornamental art objects.
Field study in the Şəki Khan’s Palace workshops to document the surviving master carvers ( nəqqaş ) of the “Fil” (elephant) piece geometry. Azeri Yeke Sik Sekilleri
Due to the rarity of the exact phrase in standard lexicons, this report interprets it based on linguistic roots and regional material culture. Large-Format Game Pieces of the Caucasus 1. Introduction In Azerbaijan, board games are not merely pastimes; they are a craft tradition. “Yeke Sik Sekilleri” translates to “Large Chess/Checker Piece Shapes.” This refers to the oversized, handcrafted game pieces (typically for Şahmat – Chess, or Dama – Checkers) that serve both as functional game sets and as ornamental art objects.
Field study in the Şəki Khan’s Palace workshops to document the surviving master carvers ( nəqqaş ) of the “Fil” (elephant) piece geometry.