Little carved figure - African?

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  1. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone, I found this little carved figure. It could be soapstone. It feels cool to touch. africancarvedfigure_optimized_1000.jpg.jpg africancarvedfigurec_1000.jpg Is she African? Approximate age? It is 4" tall. Thanks!
     
    NewEngland, Apr 7, 2025
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I used to have two similar ones, only men, from Zambia. They were carved from steatite, if I remember correctly. Steatite is one of the stones that is often called soapstone.
     
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  3. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Thank you, AJ.
     
    NewEngland, Apr 7, 2025
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