Kisii Tiny Green Frogs

These sweet little funny frog sculptures are hand-carved from soapstone by African craftsmen using traditional techniques. Each piece has been individually dyed, painted and polished to create this cute little frog. The soapstone rock is ideal for carving as it gets its softness from the mineral talc. Due to the handmade nature, each is unique and will vary slightly.. Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.Soapstone is min