Kisii Nativity

Kisii Nativity Relief

Mary and Joseph comfort baby Jesus in this kisii stone nativity. An angel worships from the left while animals look on from the right. The magi appear in the distance, following the star which appears above Jesus. This beautifully carved relief is made out of ]Kisii soapstone. This stone which is  found only in Kenya is a soft stone, easy to carve into many forms. Its satiny finish is achieved through multiple stages of sanding, followed by waxing.

Kisii Nativity
Kisii Nativity
Kisii Nativity
Kisii Nativity
Kisii Nativity
Kisii Nativity
Name: Kisii Nativity Relief
Artist: Unknown
Country: Unknown
Material: Stone: Stone
Number of Pieces: 1
Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Acquired: 2006

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