Hand-Carved Nativity Soapstone Sculpture

Hand-carved from Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this 13-piece Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus, Wisemen, Shepherds, animals and an oval display board to beautifully set up the figurines.

Story Behind the Art: Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art.

Product Features:

Features 12 figurines and 1 display board

Tallest piece measures approximately 3.25 inches tall.

Smallest piece is approximately 1.25-inches tall.

Diameter of each piece is approximately 1-inch.

Due to the handmade nature, actual size of each piece will vary slightly.

Each piece is made from natural stone. Color variations can range from cream to pink to gold to gray in any single piece.

Soapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.

Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.

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