Soapstone Knot Sculpture
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Soapstone Knot Sculpture

$12.00

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Product Description

This unique soapstone culpture was handcrafted by carvers in Kenya. The smooth texture of thre rich soapstone has a flare of elegance and modernity to a centuries old artisinal craft. This piece is sure to catch eyes wherever ou choose to have it displayed.

Profits from the sale of this product are put toward health services, business education, and other benefits for artisans and their families.

Product Length (Inches): 4
Product Width (Inches): 4
Product Height (Inches): 7

Additional Information

Weight 0.5 lbs
Dimensions 10.16 × 10.16 × 18 in

Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to discovering the wisdom and the transmission of learning through research and undergraduate, graduate, and professional education of the highest quality…

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Kisii, a city in Western Kenya, is surrounded by soapstone quarries and is well known for both the quality of its soapstone and the skill of the carvers. Nyamarambe, a small village near Kisii, is the home of the 150-member Nyabigena Soapstone Carvers Cooperative. This cooperative is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), committed to the highest level of ethical production and human rights…

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Product Cost: $10
Producer: $10
S&H: —
Customs: —
Spes Nova Commission (20%): $2
Other: —
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Total: $12