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Send to a friendHand Crafted Marble Chinese Checker Game Set, "Colorful Contrast"
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Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.
The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.
Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.
- 3.69 kgs
- 8.1 lbs
- 3 cm H x 38 cm W x 32 cm D
- 1.2" H x 15" W x 12.5" D
- Marble and onyx
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
- Velvet paper backing
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Megan
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09/28/2017
"Beautiful Chinese Checker set"
I bought this gift for an elderly relative who had dreamed her entire life of having a nice Chinese Checker set of her own. This set certainly for the bill. She was thrilled and said it was what she had dreamed of as a child.
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jody fish
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07/22/2020
"Beautiful!"
Absolutely beautiful. Great gift idea and great family game for any time. We love ours and play with it often. Beautifully and artistically made.
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- Gift or gift to self family
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Susan
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07/17/2020
"Truly beautiful work"
Its as decorative as it is useful. (We play a lot of board games right now!)
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Brigit
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03/17/2020
"Best gift ever!"
Beautiful! Love playing this game.
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Carol
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01/07/2019
"Bought for a Christmas gift"
When I saw it I was impressed!
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Glenn
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04/20/2024
"Like matching sets....."
I also purchased the large marble and onyx chess set and though not bought as a set they compliment each other so well it is as though I did. Both sets are absolutely stunning. This Family Sierra have an eye for beauty. Thank you.
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Deirdre
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12/19/2023
"Lovely Gift"
Beautiful craftsmanship, this lovely set will be in the family forever.
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Kevin
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11/25/2023
"Great small size"
It s small size allows for placement anywhere and adds to its inherent charm.
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robin
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09/03/2023
"polished stone pear"
Petite and pretty. Well made.
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dufzor
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08/14/2023
"Stress relief!"
In my pocket!
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Jeff
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07/19/2023
"My Nesting Turtle!"
I received my Marble nesting turtle from Mexico, and display it proudly in my lighted curio cabinet! The craftsmanship is amazing!
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- My nesting turtle is a wonderful display figure!
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Boo
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07/13/2023
"Too cool!"
This is the neatest thing I have bought lately. Granted the tiles are small but its FUN! So glad I found this!
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Sierra Family has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $3800. Proceeds were used to purchase marble and onyx in bulk for her chess sets.
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Write a reviewOdette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.
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