Sphinx 3D Wooden Puzzle

The Sphinx wooden puzzle has 161 pieces and is meant for ages 7 and up. Assembled, the Sphinx puzzle measures about 9" x 4" x 4.75" (22.9 x 10.2 x 12 cm). The Sphinx is one 3D wooden puzzle that you will probably not want to paint.

The real Great Sphinx of Gaza has a striated look very much like that of our wooden puzzle. It's one of the world's oldest and largest statues, yet many basic facts (such as who was the model for the face, when it was built, by whom, and why) remain unknown. It's usually dated around 2500 BC, but a few Egyptologists believe that it's as much as 1,000 years older than that.       

3D wooden puzzles come die-cut on 3mm-thick sheets of high-grade wood, complete with sandpaper. They include a picture of the final assembled model and a numbered chart to help you out if you get stuck. Painted, varnished, or left as natural wood, historical puzzles deliver a challenging, educational and creative activity. No tools or glue are necessary, although you might want to use a bit of white glue if you're assembling your model for permanent display. Some pieces may come pre-painted. Background illustration is not included.