Soapstone Sculpture - Night Hunter Desert Sage Hand-carved from a single piece

Hand-carved from a single piece of natural soapstone

Bali's traditional batik technique is used to create them

A cute little porcupine is crafted by hand of copal wood with spines of maguey plant fibers

From the women who dye the bamboo rayon fibers

The butterfly is removed from the amethyst for safe shipping

Soapstone Sculpture - Night Hunter Desert Sage Hand-carved from a single pieceExpressed in polished soapstone, sleek feathers and tufted horns show the material's fascinating grain. Gulam Rasool sculpts a wise and patient bird, monarch of the night. Bright eyes and strong talons are a reminder that the owl is a hunter. Soapstone 0. 44 lbs 4. 3 inches H x 2 inches W x 2. 2 inches D