This vibrant Holy Family Creche nativity scene is a vibrant and celebrates the bright colors typical of many Kenya art pieces. Each holy character is carved from a single piece of natural stone and sit on a carved base. This is the perfect nativity for a small or large space.
SMOLArt helps carvers living in western Kenya (Kiisi). Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to the carves who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the crafts people smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece with a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colours with etched accents.
Dimensions
Joseph is approximately 4" tall
The base is approximately 4" inch in diameter
Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. Because this item is handcrafted from natural stone, colours and patterns may vary. Each piece is completely unique and might not exactly match the photo.