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Zic-Zac

Co-Ordination Game
1980 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A co-ordination game designed by Fredun Shapur that consists of two red wooden discs which are attached to each other by eight wooden sticks arranged slantwise. A ball in the centre is made to move between the rods by means of tilting it to the right and left. The ball may also be made to cross from one track to another by turning it towards or away from the body.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleZic-Zac (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Wood
Brief description
Co-ordination game "Zic-Zac" designed by Fredun Shapur for Naef Spielzeug of Switzerland in about 1980
Physical description
A co-ordination game designed by Fredun Shapur that consists of two red wooden discs which are attached to each other by eight wooden sticks arranged slantwise. A ball in the centre is made to move between the rods by means of tilting it to the right and left. The ball may also be made to cross from one track to another by turning it towards or away from the body.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 10cm
  • Length: 31cm
  • Diameter: 3cm (Note: Wooden ball)
Style
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by the designer
Collection
Accession number
MISC.262-1988

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2004
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