Large Soapstone Red Puffy Heart with Acacia Tree Carving

Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this large puffy heart is a substantial piece.  Hand painted red and then artfully carved and painted with the beautiful acacia tree.   This heart is 2x the size of others in the collections - beautiful on a table, in a bowl, on a desk or on a shelf/ Measures approximately 3 x 3-inches and 2.25 inches thick. Hand-painted. Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.  Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish. Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty. Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.  Story Behind the Art:Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found on