Wholesale Handmade Bolivian Chess Set

Item No:TOR13230
Update time:2012-03-12
Description: FEATURES:1) Beautifully handcarved on fine wood.2) Central Figure functions as a stand to make of this chess set a beautiful decorative table. 3) Central Figure is detachablefrom board which allows you to choose between: * Chess set as a Table (all pieces together) * Stand as a decorative piece (no chess board on top) * Only chess set board (detached from stand) 4) Game figures personificate Indigenous traditional symbols. For instance, the Knights are Lamas, the king and queen are typical Andean persons, etc. SIZE: Stand: 13 1/4 in * 5 1/2 in * 5 1/4in (34cm * 14cm * 13cm) Board 16in * 16in (40cm * 40 cm)This is the larger version, for a smaller size item check my other items. PIECE OF HISTORY:This piece is not only a beautiful artwork but it also contains a history. This piece is made by Indigenous men and women that have acquired the techniques and traditions of their Incas Ancestors. The Central Figure is called "Monolito", which is part of the ancient art of the Incas civilization during the Tiwanaku era. This figure was traditionnaly carved in enormous stone-blocks. Today, the tradition has been preserved and this chess set is the proof of it.