Natural Soapstone Family Sculpture - 2 Parents, 3 Children - Smolart bird Established in 1990

Established in 1990

Christmas tree topper or tabletop decoration (illuminate with a candle to further highlight the detail work)

this darkened brass cuff features a pinwheel design in polished brass

the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents

While wood carving provides the major income for many in the Machakos area

Natural Soapstone Family Sculpture - 2 Parents, 3 Children - Smolart bird Established in 1990African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray in any single piece. Dimensions: 8 inches tall by 4 inches wide and 3 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans