This beautiful vase is carved from soapstone and then the background is dyed with natural dyes, the details are then added and finally it is polished until gleaming using carvers? wax.

This particular vase has an African elephant on the front and a tree on the reverse. NB Tawny vase has just elephants

Soapstone is a natural rock found in the village of Tabaka near Kisii, Kenya.

Most of the villagers make their living from these sculptures.

Polishing with wax polish helps to slow down the natural fading of the dyes used.

As it is hand carved there is no manufacturer's packaging. Also sizes vary a little. Average size 8" x 4 "

Please contact seller for discount on multiple purchases.