SMOLart Hand Carved in Kenya Soapstone Brown & Cream Zebra Sculpture Figurine

Description

SMOLart Hand Carved in Kenya Soapstone Brown & Cream Zebra Sculpture Figurine ~ Size is approx. 3" x 4 1/2" ~ Hand painted ~ Heavy weighted ~ Excellent condition! ~
This sculpture is 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. ​
SMOLArt is a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization supports community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.
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Rose