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Soapstone Mother & Child Sculpture- 3 Colors-Fair Trade-Haiti
Soapstone Mother & Child Sculpture- 3 Colors-Fair Trade-Haiti
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Admire the stunning artistry of this Haitian soapstone mother and child sculpture - a thoughtful token of appreciation for new and expecting mothers. Lovingly hand-carved and sanded by Haitian artisans, it stands as a testament to their hard work and skills. Found deep within the soils of Haiti, this soapstone speaks to the countless journeys taken in search of the rock's beauty. Together we can support the Haitian people - purchase this piece today!
- Large Figurine Measures - 6 1/2'' high x 1 5/8'' wide x 3'' deep
- Small Figurine Measures - 5-1/2" high x 1-1/2" wide x 2-5/8" deep
Handmade in Haiti and Fair Trade imported.
Click on "About the Artisans" for more information on how this beautiful statue is made, and to learn about the artists who make them.Â
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About the Artisans
About the Artisans
Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt; a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of Kenya's soapstone carving region. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization supports community development by contributing to projects that improve the living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.
Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who hand carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from warm cream to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth the rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint on African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.
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