\"ONE OF A KIND\" Genuine AFRICAN SOAPSTONE VINTAGE 6\" CAT SCULPTURE-Hand Carved

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\"ONE OF A KIND\" Genuine AFRICAN SOAPSTONE VINTAGE 6\" CAT SCULPTURE-Hand Carved:
$10.99

VINTAGE 6\" AFRICAN Hand Carved SOAPSTONE SITTING CAT SCULPTURE Soapstone Carvings Soapstone carvings are hand made in Kenya. They are called Kisii stone, named after the Kisii tribe of Tabaka Hills in Western Kenya who use them for domestic use and more recently for Hand made carvings for export due to their excellent craftsmanship. Soapstone is found in the Kisii district of Kenya.
The carversused to make mostly wild animalfigurines, but more recently have started creating contemporary abstracts, candle holders, bookends, domestic pet figurines like cats and dogs to name a few.
The soapstone is first immersed into water so that it is easier to mold and carve. Once the stone is dry it will stay in its solid form. Color is used to give a brighter look and is added on to some of the carvings. The cool soft touch ofKisii isunparalleled to any other stone in the world.
Touch aKisii soapstoneand experience the purity and innocence of an exotic continent.
-This carving features a a plump, sensually smooth kitty . His tail is wrapped around the right side of his body. The color is mostly an Creamy IVORY with some AREAS of gray ON HIS RIGHT FLANK and some blush-beige on his face.
-MEASURES: 6\" tall x ~3.5\" wide x ~3\" deep
-Weight= 1lb 7ounces

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