Carved Soapstone Hearts in Assorted Solid Colors, Set of 10

Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these soapstone hearts are brightly painted and a great keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends.  The perfect gift for someone going through a tough time to hold in their hand as a comfort object and reminder of your love and caring for them.  Colors will vary, set of ten.  

• Measures approximately 1.5-1.75.
• Hand-painted.
• Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care 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.