Chess set - Afrikaans Kenia - Soapstone

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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate € 110 - € 160

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This handmade Kenyan chess set, made from Kisii soapstone and wood, dates from 1980–1990.

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Chess pieces handmade from Kisii stone (Kisii stone is a soft natural stone that is exclusively quarried in the hills around the village of Tabaka in the Kisii region (southwest Kenya)

dimensions of the chess pieces range from 5.5 cm to 12 cm tall

The wooden chessboard is handmade and has an approximate size of 42 cm by 42 cm.

In very good condition.

I ship by registered mail and insured

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