Soapstone Hippo Bowl - 5-inch - Natural Stone with Black Accents

Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, each hippo dish is uniquely handmade.  The artist painted simple tribal designs to form a modern bowl that can go with any decor.  Perfect for jewelry or other small items.  Makes a great, ethical gift.

Product Features:

• Measures approximately 3.5 inch. 
• Soapstone is a soft stone, making it ideal for carving into many forms. Use care when handling 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.