Egg-shaped Soapstone Box from Haiti

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Each of these egg-shapped boxes are hand-carved from white soap-stone (river stones) in the Leogane and Gressier regions of Haiti. These were also the areas worst affected by the earthquake of 2010. A devesating 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 affects.

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.

Egg-shaped Soapstone Box from Haiti

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Each of these egg-shapped boxes are hand-carved from white soap-stone (river stones) in the Leogane and Gressier regions of Haiti.... Read more

SKU: CAH:SO:BOXEGG-SW
Barcode: Custom Product

$19.87 Excl. VAT

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      Description

      Each of these egg-shapped boxes are hand-carved from white soap-stone (river stones) in the Leogane and Gressier regions of Haiti. These were also the areas worst affected by the earthquake of 2010. A devesating 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 affects.

      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.

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