This hand-carved soapstone nativity set is a wonderful way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! Features a 12-piece set of figurines hand-carved from Kenyan soapstone and a banana-fiber barn that doubles as storage when not on display. Figurines include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Wisemen, Shepherd, Angel and assorted animals. 

• The tallest soapstone figurine measures approximately 6-inches tall.
• Banana fiber barn measures 8.75" high by 5.75" wide.
• Barn features doors that open to store the figurines.
• Each piece is made from natural stone. Color variations can range from cream to pink to gold to gray in any single piece
• Soapstone is a soft stone, 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.

The Story Behind the Art:

Each nativity sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chunks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ​