The Timeless Strength of the Family Bond
- Approximately 8 inches tall. Due to handmade nature, size may vary by an inch
- Since this item shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see shades of cream, gray, pink, and brown in the design.
- Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satin finish
- Handle with care to avoid breakage
Hand-carved in Kenya from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process. Laborers works with shovels, picks, axes, and machetes to carve out large soapstone chunks, which are then carved into beautiful art.