Vintage Kenyan Kisii Soapstone Sgraffito Folk Art Lion

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An excellent example of hand-made African folk art made from Kissi soapstone, found in the Tabaka hills of SW Kenya. … Read more An excellent example of hand-made African folk art made from Kissi soapstone, found in the Tabaka hills of SW Kenya. The item was made in likely the 1970s, but the soapstone itself dates likely from the Precambrian era. In the shape of a lion, it has a unique curved shape in shades of pink, tan and brown, with dusty rose feet.
There is some evidence of previous stickers, and a super tiny flea bite on the corner of one foot. Otherwise, its in excellent condition considering age and the distance it has traveled! It measures 6.5"W x 4.75"T x 5"D See less