Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this large puffy heart is a substantial piece. Hand painted red and then artfully carved and painted with the beautiful acacia tree. This heart is 2x the size of others in the collections - beautiful on a table, in a bowl, on a desk or on a shelf/ * Measures approximately 3 x 3-inches and 2.25 inches thick. * Hand-painted. * Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. * Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish. * Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty. Keywords: home décor, table top, safari, trinket, gift, kids, nursery, baby gift, office, coffee table, paper weight, red, valentines day,valentine's ,valentine,valentines,valentine gifts,valentines day