Soapstone Traditional Standing Cross

Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this traditional cross stands beautifully on a table or mantle and is a beautiful way to display your faith. 

Product Features:

• Measures approximately 6.5-inches tall by 4.5-inches wide.  Due to the hand-carved nature, exact size may vary slightly.  
• Color variations will range from cream to pink to gray to earthy gold in any single piece due to the nuances of natural stone.
• 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. ​