Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this sculpture depicts the sweet love of a couple holding hands, their bodies forming a heart.
- Height: 6”
- Handcarved in Kenya
- Natural stone colour
Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.
SMOLArt helps carvers living in western Kenya (Kiisi). Soapstone is mined from great pits and then delivered to the carvers who create 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.
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.