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Brown and Black Marble Chess Set from Mexico, "Cafe Battle"
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Have a battle of wits with this chess set from Mexico. The talented artisans of the Sierra Family create this chess set; the pieces are diligently carved by hand from brown and black marble, while the board features alternating squares of the contrasting hues.
- 3.78 kgs
- 8.3 lbs
- 2 cm H x 27 cm W x 27 cm D
- 0.8" H x 10.75" W x 10.75" D
- Largest piece: 5 cm H x 2 cm Diam.
- Largest piece: 2" H x 0.8" Diam.
- Smallest piece: 4 cm H x 2 cm Diam.
- Smallest piece: 1.6" H x 0.8" Diam.
- Marble
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Natural stone -- color and variegation will vary
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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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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Chi
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07/05/2023
"beautiful candle holder"
It s very cool to see the striations in the onyx. Sizable and well made.
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Alison
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07/05/2023
"Nice fidget/stress relief tool"
Shape & smooth texture of the stone, with a concave area on one side make for a good fidget/stress relief tool. Fits well in the hand, so inconspicuous, too.
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Calming Diamond, Handcrafted Diamond-Shaped Stone Amulets (Pair)
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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.
Write a reviewOdette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.
Latest Update"We have worked with you since 2000 and it's been marvelous. Over those years, we have seen an increase in our sales and in our... read more
