The highlands of western Kenya contain vast deposits of a metamorphic stone know as steatite, soapstone or Kisii stone. Under the knife of a talented Gusii carver, chunks of this soft, talc-like stone can be transformed into any shape imaginable.
The Gusii, or Abagusii, live in the Kisii district of Kenya's Nyanza Province, near Lake Victoria. Kisii is one of Kenya's most populated areas, and Gusii are known to be very industrious, hard-working people. Their skill at carving soapstone, or Kisii stone, has been refined over the past century.
We love this piece. It is available in families of one, two or three children.
9" tall
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