These square plates/trays are hand carved in Kenya from soapstone, also known as Kisii Stone, as they are made in the Kisii region of Kenya.
The large plates are 6" square, and the smaller plates are 4" square, and about 1/2" high. The stone is first carved, then sanded smooth, and painted black with non-toxic paints. Then, the elephants, zebras, and rhinos are carved into the plate, and the background is chiselled away for a rough texture, exposing the natural white color of the soapstone.
Two sizes and three styles to choose from:
1) Elephant in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size
2) Zebra in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size
3) Rhino in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size
The large plates are 6" square, and the smaller plates are 4" square, and about 1/2" high. The stone is first carved, then sanded smooth, and painted black with non-toxic paints. Then, the elephants, zebras, and rhinos are carved into the plate, and the background is chiselled away for a rough texture, exposing the natural white color of the soapstone.
Two sizes and three styles to choose from:
1) Elephant in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size
2) Zebra in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size
3) Rhino in 4" x 4" size, or 6" x 6" size