Flower Soapstone Elephants

$ 5.00

How fantastic are these elephants? Kenyan artisans hand carve each miniature sculpture from soft kisii soapstone, then hand dye each elephant with bright non-toxic dyes. Etched flowers add some serious sweetness.

Size: 1"L x 1"W x 2"H

About the Artisans:

At the Ndima Crafts' finishing shop in Nairobi's industrial district, roughly a dozen artisans of varied ethnicity transform raw soapstone by using non-toxic synthetic dyes under the leadership of Charles Ndibe. Charles' exacting standards of quality and friendly demeanor make him one of Swahili Modern's most reliable vendors.