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Handcrafted African Wood and Leather Chess Set, "African Challenge"

Name: Handcrafted African Wood and Leather Chess Set, 'African Challenge'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 112805
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.69 (67 reviews)

Product ID: 112805

by Francis Agbete (67)

Chess pieces take up the challenge for a peaceful battle on the playing field. Intricately carved from sese wood, red warriors vie with black on a... more

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Chess pieces take up the challenge for a peaceful battle on the playing field. Intricately carved from sese wood, red warriors vie with black on a tooled leather playing field. Francis Agbete crafts the set by hand and lines it in velvet. The board is a box to store the pieces when not in use.

0.82 kgs
1.8 lbs

7 cm H x 31 cm W x 31 cm D
2.8" H x 12.25" W x 12.25" D
Largest piece: 7 cm H x 2 cm W x 2 cm D
Largest piece: 2.8" H x 0.8" W x 0.8" D

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Sese wood and leather
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 112805

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Francis Agbete

West Africa

Wood masks and leather desk sets

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JAVIER

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Nov 04, 2024

“Precioso!”

Es un Nacimiento muy bonito! Una artesanía muy trabajaba. Llegó pronto y es tal cual aparece en las fotos y en la descripción. Muy contento! Gracias.

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Virginia

From Escondido, California

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May 18, 2024

“Perfect!”

Just received, and was delighted at the quality of workmanship and beautiful finish. Artist is congratulated on his skill.

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Jenn

From Palos Heights, IL

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Oct 09, 2023

“Awesome bass player”

Beautiful sculpture

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Microcredit Financing

Francis Agbete has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1050. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of ebony wood, leather, brass, polish and sandpaper to increase production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Meet the Artist

Francis Agbete Wood masks and leather desk sets

(67)

"I have always helped my father when he's needed me, so coming to assist my father at the workshop at this time of my educational career was not a new job for me."

Latest Update“Since I joined Novica in 2003, I have succeeded in gaining international recognition. Before, I only sold within my country and... read more