Set of 2 beautiful hand carved candlestick from Kenya, Africa Made in Soapstone.

Set of 2 beautiful hand carved candlestick from Kenya, Africa Made in Soapstone. Smooth black with a geometric white pattern carved into the finish. Small chips - See pictures. These are unique and one of a kind. ABOUT SOAPSTONE CARVINGS: The soapstone is first immersed into water so that it is easier to mold and carve. Once the stone is dry it will stay in its solid form. Color is used to give a brighter look and is added on to some of the carvings. The cool soft touch of Kisii is unparalleled to any other stone in the world.The Abagusii tribe were the first to carve Kisii stone. They found that the stone's ability to hold water lent well to utilitarian vessels for eating and drinking. In modern times many other tribes carve Kisii stone, including the famous wood carvers - the Akamba. Since most villages are without an electric power supply each piece is produced without the aid of mechanical devices. Theraw quarry stones are excavated by hand and carried to workshops that are up to 10 kilometers away. The stones are first worked with a panga (large knife), to break the stones into a manageable size and get the rough shape. A kisu (smaller knife) is then used for more detailed work. Finally increasingly fine-grained sandpapers are used to polish and finish the piece.Occasionally the artist chooses to color the piece. Once its final shape has been attained the stone is dyed with ink, paint, or shoe polish and sealed with beeswax. To finish the piece intricate patterns are inc