Mother and Baby Elephant

A lovely mother and baby elephant ornament set, hand carved from Kenyan soapstone. The natural textures and colourings of the soapstone have been kept so they will suit any room setting. Most of the worlds soapstone originates from Kisii in the western highlands of Kenya and so is home to the best soapstone artisans and carvers. The talc in soapstone is soft to touch, hence the name. Before starting work the stone must be immersed in water to make it even softer and therefore easier to work with. Using a hammer and chisel the main shape is carved out and colour then added. A smaller knife, known as a Kisu, is then used for the engraved design or illustration. Mother

Origin: 5cm × 15cm × 11. 5cm Baby