Hand-carved Mahogany Safari Party Animals, 13-Piece Set

Hand-carved from mahogany by artisans in Kenya, these six Safari Animals sit around a table shaped like Africa. Each animal and stool is a single piece of wood. The 13-piece set includes a wood cup for each animal.

Product Features:

• Each animal is approximately 8 inches tall.
• Hand-painted. 
• Because these are made by hand using rudimentary hand tools, no two are identical and variations are to be appreciated and enjoyed by for the one-of-a-kind nature. 
• Periodically treat wood with food-grade mineral oil or olive oil to maintain their beauty and luster.
• Socially responsible goods that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty.
• Fair Trade is so much more than a product assortment. It's about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees.
• Ethically handmade in Kenya from sustainably sourced wood. 

The Story Behind the Art:

 Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya, Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets African handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents. Carved by hand using only rudimentary hand tools, olive wood bowls, salad serving sets, and animal-shaped napkin rings take shape from pieces of olive wood, mahogany, and mpingo, or "African Ebony."
An integral part of the organization's function is to educate the craftspeople on the need for reforestation to enable the products to be available for years to come and offer a sustainable income for generations.