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Handcrafted 5-inch Soapstone Sitting Cat Sculpture in Yellow - Smolart

Handcrafted 5-inch Soapstone Sitting Cat Sculpture in Yellow - Smolart

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Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these whimsical cat statues will brighten up even the smallest of spaces!  

  • Measures approximately 5-inches tall. /li>
  • Hand-painted.
  • Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, 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.
  • Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.
  • Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees. 

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 works with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ?

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  • Returns & Exchanges

    30 day return period from the date of delivery and unlimited time for exchanges. We cover the cost of return shipping if your item does not arrive in perfect condition.