Zebra Soapstone Sculptures, Set of 2

Zebra Soapstone Sculptures, Set of 2This set of two complementing Zebra sculptures are each hand carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, and painted in opposite patterns to created an interconnected balance. Each measures approximately 2 inches tall by 3 inches wide. Natural soapstone finish with black stripes; Painted black finish with natural stripes. Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with

This set of two complementing Zebra sculptures are each hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, and painted in opposite patterns to created an interconnected balance.

• Each measures approximately 2-inches tall by 3-inches wide. 
• Natural soapstone finish with black stripes; Painted black finish with natural stripes. 
• Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. 
• 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. ​