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Brown and Black Marble Chess Set Crafted in Mexico, "Earthen Challenge"

Name: Brown and Black Marble Chess Set Crafted in Mexico, 'Earthen Challenge'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 352106
Price: 147.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.87 (111 reviews)

Product ID: 352106

by Sierra Family (111)

Featuring natural hues of earthen brown and black, this sophisticated chess set is designed by Mexico's Sierra Family. The talented artisans... more

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Featuring natural hues of earthen brown and black, this sophisticated chess set is designed by Mexico's Sierra Family. The talented artisans diligently carve each piece by hand for the perfect home accessory for challenging your friends. The brown pieces feature an incredible degree of variegation in the natural stone.

5.56 kgs
12.3 lbs

35 cm L x 35 cm W x 1.5 cm D
13.75" L x 13.75" W x 0.6" D
Pieces: 4.7 cm min L - x 7.5 cm max L x 2.6 cm W
Pieces: 1.9" min L - x 3" max L x 1" W

Metric

US/Imperial

Marble
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
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
Product ID: 352106

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Sierra Family

Mexico

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Linda

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Oct 18, 2021

“Chessboard Like No Other”

Beautifully crafted. You will love the detail in this set.

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Roy

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Aug 16, 2019

“This will be in our family for generations to come”

This is far more beautiful than we could have imagined. The chessmen are artfully carved and the board is exquisite. Thank you so much Sierra family

Great for friendly competitions and for home decorations

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Linda

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Sep 29, 2024

“Lovely Little Green Apple”

This apple reminds me of Bobby Goldsboros song LIttle Green Apples. I did not know that onyx could be green. It is the perfect color for this sculpture. Right now it is my one and only paperweight. I think it might also make a wonderful kitchen decoration.

Purchased Item Eris Apple, Onyx and Brass Apple Sculpture from Mexico

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Confronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

Microcredit Financing

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.

Moving On Up

Odette has left a profound impact in her community and has successfully tripled the growth of her workshop from her first six months at NOVICA.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Job Creator

Odette has provided work for incredible people to aid in creating the art in her workshop.

Preserving Traditions

Odette learned her craft from community members in her home town.

Overcoming Cancer

Meet the Artist

Sierra Family Marble and onyx game sets

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Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.

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