Carved springstone and metal book reader figurines from Zimbabwe. Reader laying down on stomach measures approximately 6" long x 1-1/2"w x 2-1/2" tall. Reader laying down on back measures approximately 6-1/2" long x 2" wide x 2" tall. Springstone is a prized stone of Zimbabwe that is sustainably sourced and mined on communal lands for the purpose of sculpting. It has a great versatility due to it's ability to appear as two different stones, one pale in it's unfinished and textured form, and a second dark when polished to a high shine. Artist Luke Jimu combines both the textured and polished springstone with recycled metal to create his figures capturing the tranquility of daily life. Since each figure is carved from a unique piece of stone, coloring will vary, adding to the beauty of the piece.