Abstract Mother and Baby Soapstone Statue, Crafted in Kenya

Name: Abstract Mother and Baby Soapstone Statue, Crafted in Kenya
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: VC-120
Price: 42.00 USD
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Hand-carved soapstone sculpture of a mother and infant, reduced to smooth curves and a single grounded silhouette. The form stands for love, nurturing, and the first bond any of us knows. Set it on a mantel, shelf, or entry table, or give it to a new or expecting parent. Choose a black or cream finish.

Details

Design: Carved from a single block of soapstone, mother and child rendered as uninterrupted curves — her arm curling around the baby as their heads lean together on a wave-like base
Size: Approximately 6.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches; weighs 1.5–2 lbs
Material: Natural soapstone, hand-carved and hand-finished, with a smooth hand-polished surface and stable flat base
Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight. Intended for indoor display
Note: Because each statue is hand-carved from natural soapstone, subtle variations in color, veining, and shape are normal and may include shades of red, pink, black, and brown
Origin: Hand-carved in Kenya

Meaning & Intention

There is no gesture more universal than a mother's arm around her child, and this carving distills the shape to its essence — two heads bowed together, one arm wrapped close, a single form.

The mother-and-child figure has long stood for the origin of love itself: nurturing, protection, and the first bond we know. Rendered as silhouette rather than likeness, it can also honor a father, a grandparent, or anyone who holds someone close.

Soapstone carving is a living tradition in Kenya, passed between generations of artisans within the same families and communities. Choosing this piece links a home to that lineage of craft as much as to the theme of motherhood.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Love, connection, nurturing, family, warmth

Chakra connection: Heart chakra (Anahata)

Symbol: Mother and child, the first bond

Ideal for: Parents, grandparents, and anyone who cherishes the bond between mother and child

Suggested mantra: I am held, I am loved

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