Hand-Carved Compass Soapstone Sculpture, Fair trade

Expertly carved from a single block of Kisii soapstone by skilled African artisans, this soapstone sculpture features a natural stone compass design. Its dark grey color complements any decor and makes for a great desk accessory. Symbolizing strength and guidance, this sculpture also serves as a meaningful gift for friends. Fair trade and handcrafted, making it a unique and ethical addition to any collection.

Product Features:

• Measures approximately 4-5/8-inches wide x 5-1/4-inches tall x 1-1/2-inches deep.
• 2-piece set. Colors are a lighter grey base and a darker grey compass. Expect varied colors in grey as these are made from natural stone.
• Due to the hand-carved nature, each piece may vary in size by up to a half an inch.
• Made from a natural stone.
• Soapstone is a soft stone, 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.

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.