| Elephant Pencil Cup African Art Stone Desk Accessories Gift Ideas |  | Brand: River City Market
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $23.50
as of 9/6/2010 02:38 EDT details
In Stock
Sales Rank: 419,376
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 3.7 x 3.3
ASIN: B00180NNP0
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Handcrafted by artisans in Kenya, this unique soapstone pencil box is decorated with an abstract elephant. | | • | Perfect for holding pens and pencils on your desk or counter! | | • | Beautiful colors and perfect accent for today's decor! | | • | MEASUREMENTS: 4" height x 2.5" diameter. |
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Product Description
Using a limited number of tools, the carvers mine the soapstone in large blocks, then pare off smaller chunks for carving. Using a small knife called a kisu, the carvers utilize as much of the stone as possible, using scraps to create miniature animals and colorful hearts.
Once the Kisii stone carver create the raw forms, the items are transported to Nairobi, where a loose collective of artisans color the forms with natural dyes and etch the final details. The painted designs are inspired by the flora and fauna of East Africa, as well as textiles, tribal icons and even current events.
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