Soapstone Elephant Trunk-up Votive
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this elephant votive/tea-light holder is a fun way to add a global touch to your home, office or outdoor space. Elephants are a symbol of strength, and a reminder of support for anyone facing a long, hard journey – for yourself, or your tribe of family or friends. The elephant is carved trunk-up with a star on its back to radiate the light from a candle.Â
- Measures approximately 6.5-inches long x 5 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide
- Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.Â
- Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.
- Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.
- Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.Â
- Each piece can vary in color from creamy white to pink or orange.Â
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. ​
