Blue bookend with ornaments
700 Kč
Handmade decorative bookend in the shape of elephantsis made by masons from the Kisi tribe from the area of the village of Tabaka, which is the only place in Kenya where the mined rock called talc from which the mask is made. It is purchased directly from the manufacturer. Thanks to its large scale the stopper keeps even heavy and large books.
Height: 20 cm, width: 8 cm, weight: 3.5 kg
Soapstone is mined in large mines surrounding the area of Kisii. Mined talc is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for a new business markets. Once the products are carved, they disposse sharp edges with sandpaper dipped in water, polish to a high luster and eventually adorn hand-painted African motifs in vibrant colors with engraved elements.