Hand-carved from Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this 5-piece Nativity set includes Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus, and animals in a sleek, modern sculpture set. Product Features: Story Behind the Art: Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers work with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ​