Vintage Hand Carved In Kenya Soapstone Mask Box

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Vintage Hand Carved In Kenya Soapstone Mask Box:
$7.00

This is a vintage hand carved soapstone jewelry or trinket box made in Kenya. This beautiful African Tribal mask covered box measures 5\" length, by 3 1/4\" wide and 2 1/2\" deep. It is in excellent condition. It is very smooth and glossy. This box can be used for keepsakes or as a jewelry box. It is completely hand crafted with perfect incision markings and painted patterns.Background information)The stone is named after the Kisii tribe of the Tabaka Hills in western Kenya—the only place it is found in the region. The soapstone is a metamorphic rock that consists of the mineral talc. Also commonly referred to as steatite, it is known for being soft and easy to work with.