| Made of soapstone found in western Kenya, the
Gusii and Abigusii ethnic groups individually
hand carve each of these one of a kind pieces.
They first mine the soapstone from the hills around
the village of Tabaka and then, using knives or
handmade tools, the craftsmen individually carves
each piece. After the carving the figure is wet
sanded and then polished - all by hand. To form
the colors they dye the stone and then incise
it with the patterns the individual artist desires.
Adorn your home with one of these traditional,
one of a kind pieces of artwork and display the
ingenuity and talent of these traditional African
artisans. |
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