KENYA STONE ART Round Dish: Giraffes and Savannah 8"Ã~

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THANK YOU FOR L @@ KING!! NO RESERVE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN (AFRICAN) AIDS PANDEMIC "Of all the major challenges facing the world, none is more lethal nor more globally pervasive than the blight and trauma of HIV and Aids," Nelson Mandela , The Times, 2005. You are kindly donating funds for the sub-Saharan AIDS pandemic; for your generous donation, you receive one (1) hand carved from natural soapstone rock: Kenyan Stone Art GIRAFF ES ON THE SAVANNAH KISII SOAPSTONE: ROUND DISH: ~8'Ø Nominal Data diameter x depth inches 8 x 1 ¾ millimeters 202 x 45 The 8"Ø soapstone dish from Kenya , East Africa , carved from natural stone with designs etched and hand-painted or dyed in vibrant colors sells for more than $50 in the USA . The dish is suitable for dry snacks, hors d'oeuvres, or as a wall or stand mounted ornament / decoration. One of our best sellers , these popular items are an excellent addition to your African or wildlife décor and a stimulating conversational piece when you can tell everyone how you support the AIDS sufferers in Africa . Excellent, original, and unique gift for anyone, especially that hard-to-buy for person for any occasion and celebration. {VISIT OUR eBAY STORE for MORE DISHES, OTHER KISII STONE ART, and UNIQUE PRODUCTS } The abstract shape and detail of the etched and dyed/painted scene is very imaginative and unique to these Kenyan artists. A pair of Africa 's (and the world's) tallest land mammal, the giraffe is etched on the savannah with a flat-topped acacia tree in the background completes the scene. Each dish is a unique, hand made piece with no two being the same, however similar the theme. Want a clear plastic plate holder stand? A dd $3.50 to invoice before payment or at checkout to line sellers other discounts (-) and charges (+) . The traditional coloring used may be not food safe, so please use for dry foods or as decoration only. Using locally quarried soapstone from the Tabaka region of Kenya Kisii and other tribes' people produce a range of carvings. The most popular items are small animals, chess pieces based on traditional African designs and functional items such as eggcups, soap dishes, coasters, and ashtrays. The soapstone varies in color from white (the easiest to carve) through various shades of pink to a deep lustrous red (the most difficult to carve). The stone is rough-cut then shaped, painted or dyed entirely by hand at Fair Trade prices for Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] Inc , wholesale enquiries very welcome. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Any queries send an email or visit our website . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? SOLE PURPOSE OF THE SALE IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUB-SAHARAN (AFRICAN) AIDS PANDEMIC READ FURTHER IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FOUNDATION AND GIVING WORKS THANK YOU FOR CARING ABOUT THE IMPOVERISHED AND THE CHILDREN (OUR FUTURE) Buyer and Seller Benefits One of our aims is to show the world a positive view of Africa that is often thought of as a place of disaster and suffering. Behind the tragic and often sad headlines, people go about their lives, including African artists and artisans who continue to produce world-class arts and crafts despite the poverty of many communities. The design and production is the inspiration of talented, albeit economically challenged people, looking for ways to have an income with integrity and dignity. The crafts keep them occupied and focused for the future. The artist's talent provides income for them, their extended family, and community that include many AIDS orphans and patients. By purchasing this item, you are helping the economically disadvantaged and impoverished people of sub-Saharan Africa to help themselves. Your purchase has a double benefit: the maker's income trickles through their AIDS impacted community with a six to ten times multiplier effect (as high as 20 in Zimbab... read more

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