Hand-carved Soapstone African Warriors Chess Set

Bring an ancient African artistry to your game with this limited-edition, hand-carved chess set. Carefully crafted by skilled artisans from soapstone by hand and simple tools, each exquisitely detailed warrior piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

Both the pieces and board are made entirely from soapstone harvested exclusively from Kisi, found in the western region of Kenya.

Bring a cultured and erudite look to your home with this timelessly elegant set.

The pieces in this set represent :

• The Maasai King & Queen.
• The Shields or Masks are Maasai warriors whose job is to protect their community & their land, women & families.
• The Knight is represented by the elephant 
• A Traditional African domicile takes the place of the Rook. 
• The smallest figures are represented by young Maasai women or the elders

All of our items are FAIR TRADE

Fair trade products offer socially responsible options that enable consumers to make purchases based on their values while also contributing to the reduction of global poverty.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary slightly.

Soapstone is delicate and will be packaged carefully. Select a stable surface to display your chess set. 

Please allow 7-10 days for shipping and processing. For expediting shipping, please contact us.