$14.00
These adorable hippos are hand carved from soft natural soapstone. Using only a touch of black dye for the eyes, each sculpture shows the natural creamy coloration of soapstone and features a unique finish of textured and polished stone.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item made from natural stone, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 4"L x 2"W x 3" T
Crafted from: Soapstone, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$10.00
This sweet little hippo dish is hand carved from soft Kisii soapstone by artisans in Western Kenya, and finished with a vibrant crimson red and yellow sunshine design by artisans in Nairobi.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, patterns will vary.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3"W x 1"H
Crafted from: Kisii soapstone, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$10.00
This sweet little hippo dish is hand carved from soft Kisii soapstone by artisans in Western Kenya, and finished with a hand-dyed speckled orange design by artisans in Nairobi.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, patterns will vary.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3"W x 1"H
Crafted from: Kisii soapstone, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.
$10.00
This sweet little hippo dish is hand carved from soft Kisii soapstone by artisans in Western Kenya, and finished with a hand-dyed lemon yellow design by artisans in Nairobi.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, patterns will vary.
Dimensions: 4"L x 3"W x 1"H
Crafted from: Kisii soapstone, dye
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Soapstone is mined in Kisii county in southwestern Kenya. We work with three different artisan groups in and around Nairobi who carve, polish and paint the stone to create beautiful pieces.