Soapstone Carved Box, Blue Tribal Etching
Hand-carved from Kisii soapstone by African artisans, each box is uniquely handmade.  The craftsmanship is superb. The base is carved from a single piece of stone, as is the top. Each piece is hand-painted and then etched with elegant tribal designs. Perfect for storing small items, speical pieces, jewelry, and more. Makes a great, ethical gift.
Product Features:
- Each Measures approximately 4Â x 3 x 1.5 inches.
- Soapstone is a soft stone, making it ideal for carving into many forms. Use care when handling to avoid breakage.Â
- Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.
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Story Behind the Art:
Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved 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, using little to no machinery. Laborers works with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art.Â
