Global Crafts Handmade 8-inch Red Soapstone Lover's Heart Sculpture

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Hand-carved from the natural soapstone mineral, this beautiful sculpture represents 2 lovers holding hands in the shape of a heart. Standing at 8 inches tall, this artisan-made statue is a symbol of love and unity. Because of the handmade nature of each piece, no two are identical, making these truly one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. Details: Hand-painted using toxin-free red dyes Natural Soapstone, mined from the hills in Kenya. Earth's softest natural mineral Perfect gift for Valentine's Day, Wedding, Anniversary 8 inches tall x 5 inches wide Story Behind the 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 products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of WFTO, the World Fair Trade Association, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined stone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.All of the products are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. 'Pangas,' sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported
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