Strong and thoughtful form of a seated woman is carved in Haiti from natural river stone. The original color of the stone is gray, but artisans rub a black paste, made from a water-soluble aniline dye, into the hands and faces of the sculpture to dye it. Next, they apply a coat of black shoe polish and then a coating of beeswax to add luster.

• River stone
• 4Lx2Wx8H inches
• Made in Haiti