{"title":"Circle of Elephants Soapstone Sculpture, 3 to 3.5-inch - Dark Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the Circle of Elephants is a reminder that we are all creatures of this great earth - interconnected in ways beyond understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColors vary from a darker natural stone in brown and grey. Expect an assortment of colors with your order! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis also serves as a comfort gift to someone going through a difficult time, or suffering from a loss. When an elephant loses a member of their herd, the elephants' ritual is to gather round, extend their trunks and gently touch tucks in solidarity of their fallen friend. It is a reminder that those around you offer support to help you heal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately 3-inches tall by 3 to 3.5-inches in diameter. Due to the hand-carved nature, each piece may vary slightly in size. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect an assortment of colors with your order! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoapstone is a soft stone, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind the Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/4308\/0559\/collections\/4750658c-9bbf-4539-bf8f-89b60b251a97.jpg?v=1780624285","url":"https:\/\/mayraandcompany.shop\/collections\/circle-of-elephants-soapstone-sculpture-3-to-3-5-inch-dark-stone.oembed","provider":"Mayra and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}