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Product ID: 46519

10.6" W x 10.6" H x 0.5" D

0.8" Diam. x 2.3" H

0.8" Diam. x 1.4" H

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Weight: 7.4 lbs

Marble and onyx

Ships from NOVICA Office in Mexico.

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'Ribbons of Onyx,' chess set

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'Ribbons of Onyx,' chess set

Chess is a game played by mental warriors, and here the battle takes place on a field marked by lithic ribbons. Onyx and marble create the set, the polished transitions testifying to hours of diamond-cut patience. Hailing from Tehuacan, a village with an incredible tradition of stone sculpting, the Sierra Family infuses a classic game with a touch of Mexican artistry. Accompanied by the entire set of playing pieces, it provides intellectual stimulus to any serious décor.

As each piece is sculpted individually with natural stones, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The dimension of the pieces may also vary slightly, up to 1 in (2.5 cm).

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Sierra Family

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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Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago. Their town is renowned throughout Mexico for its carvings in onyx and marble. Submerged in this artistic heritage, the Sierras began crafting parquet tables in onyx and marble. During the history of their workshop they have come to perfect the fabrication of innumerable items, including chess sets, game sets, vases, sculptures, bathroom fixtures, and jewelry boxes.

The principal materials of the Sierra Family, onyx and marble, are mined in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. A diamond disk is used to sculpt the stone, accompanied by large quantities of water. Once the desired shape is achieved the artisans finish the surface with emery board and a polisher.

The art of sculpting marble and onyx demands patience and virtue, both of which have been cultivated over time in the Sierra Family workshop.

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When my receptionist told me there was a huge package outside at reception for me....I was confused...I wasn't expecting to receive my Mexican Chess Set in just 2 days! All the way from Mexico to Hong...