Africa Soapstone Carved Chess Set Massai

C$155.00
Item Code: kenya
Estimated Available: In stock (1)

Crafted by African artisans in Western Kenya using traditional techniques, this soapstone chess set will become a conversation piece during play or on display! The board is inlaid with pink and white soapstone. Each piece is hand carved in either pink or white soapstone. Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.

SMOLArt helps carvers living in western Kenya (Kiisi). Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to the carves who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the crafts people smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece with a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colours with etched accents. 

Materials: Soapstone

Dimensions

Board: Approximately 14” Square

Pieces: Approximately 2.25” to 3.5” Tall

Because this item is handcrafted from natural stone, colours and patterns may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo.

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