Large soapstone elephant - Handcrafted unique pieces from Kenya
€19,00
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Large soapstone elephant - Handcrafted unique pieces from Kenya
€19,00
Pickup available at Bei der Kirche 3
Usually ready in 24 hours
A majestic emblem of happiness, strength, and wisdom! An elephant with its trunk raised upwards is considered a classic good luck charm worldwide and simultaneously radiates an unwavering, grounding sense of calm.
This expressive sculpture beautifully captures the animal's powerful stature: the trunk rises elegantly into the air, directly flanked by the finely crafted, curved tusks. Since the soapstone is left completely natural here, the smoothly polished surface reveals the pure beauty of the material. The soft, cream to light-gray base tone is streaked with striking, fine dark veins and a fascinating reddish-brown marbling on the front leg. Each of these animals is lovingly hand-carved in Kenya and refined with details such as large ears and fine skin folds on the trunk. Due to the individual whims of nature in the stone structure, every sculpture is an absolute, unmistakable one-of-a-kind piece.
Such an expressive symbol of nature captured me instantly, which is why I have confidently made a place for this pachyderm in my small selection. It is a fantastic, meaningful gift to wish someone a large portion of happiness and stability. And between us plant lovers: as a proud, silent guardian beside the large, spreading leaves of your favorite houseplants or watching over your most precious seed trays, this gentle giant creates a particularly harmonious effect!
The soapstone products come from Tabaka, Kenya, a town with approx. 10,000 inhabitants located about 25 km from Kisii. Soapstone (steatite) is a soft natural stone. The color of the stones varies between white, gray, yellow, and reddish tones, sometimes streaked with beautiful marbling. The raw material is extracted locally in quarries. The carvers are independent artists who specialize in a specific product category. Tools used include chisels, knives, scrapers, and sandpaper. The fine-tuning, washing of the stone, waxing, and polishing are then usually carried out by women from the family. The 100% manual labor accounts for differences in shape and color.
Dimensions: Approx. 13 cm
Weight: Approx. 600 g
Manufacturer and Safety
Marco Polanski
Barbüschen 17
24808 Jevenstedt
polanskimarco@hotmail.com
polanski-speckstein.de
The items are not suitable for consumption and are also not intended for children under 3 years of age, as there is a risk of swallowing!
Soapstone items naturally differ in the shape and color of the stone, as well as the applied colors, from the product image. Each piece is unique.
Each piece is coated with a wax polish.
Do not expose painted soapstone to direct sunlight.
Further information on the project in Kenya
Return policy
My goal is for every customer to be completely satisfied with their purchase. If this is not the case, please let me know and I will do my best to find a solution with you.
Shipping
I will ship your order as soon as possible. As soon as your order has been dispatched, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
3-8 business days
Production
Handmade by independent artists in Tabaka, Kenya, under the direction of "Polanski Soapstone." I select my manufacturing partners carefully to ensure that my products are of high quality and fairly priced.