Egg-shaped Soapstone Box from Haiti

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Each of these egg-shaped boxes are hand-carved from white soapstone (river stones) in the Leogane and Gressier regions of Haiti. These were also the areas worst affected by the ear thquake of 2010. A devastating earthquake that killed an estimated 250,000 people and displaced more than 1.5 million. Although that was many years ago, many are still struggling to recover from the effects. Available in two sizes, each purchase of these beautiful stone sculptures will help artisans rebuild their lives. Large measures 6-1/4” high x 3-1/4” diameter Small measures 5” high x 2-1/4” diameter Handmade in Haiti and Fair Trade imported. Show more