Calabar Stone - Mabele (Kaolin) from Nigeria - 100g

Authentic Calabar stone as a raw material for art, crafts and culture

Kaolin ( _{Al₂Si₂O₅} (OH) _₄ ) is a globally valued clay mineral. While it is used in industry for _the production of porcelain, paper _, or paints, it holds profound symbolic meaning in many cultures, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Historically, and to this day, kaolin has been an integral part of ceremonies and rituals there. It symbolizes purity, peace, and the connection to the ancestral world. It is used in traditional art and for ritual body painting. The kaolin clay offered here is an authentic cultural artifact that provides direct insight into these rich traditions.

Applications

Due to its unique properties and cultural relevance, this kaolin is ideally suited for a wide variety of applications:

• Artists' and crafts supplies: In powdered form, it is an excellent natural pigment for making your own chalk paints, gouaches, or distemper. The pressed blocks can be used directly as drawing chalk on porous surfaces such as stone, wood, or unglazed clay.
• Plastic design and modeling: When mixed with water or a binder, the clay can be used for smaller sculptural works, for shaping or as a filler in casting compounds.
• Theatricality and props: Ideal for creating authentic-looking, matte and washable body or prop paints for theatre, film, historical reenactments or body painting art. (A test on a small area is recommended before skin contact).
• Study and collector's item: As a geological specimen, for anthropological collections or as teaching material in the educational sector (school, university) to make geological processes and cultural practices tangible.

Product details:

• Name: Kaolin clay from Nigeria (Calabar Stone)
• Classification: Raw material / chemical (CAS No. 1332-58-7)
• Origin: Nigeria
• Weight: 100 g
• Form: Traditional
• Note: Natural product, slight variations in color and shape are possible. Store in a cool, dry place.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & INTENDED USE

• Intended use: This kaolin clay is sold exclusively as a raw material for artistic, craft, technical or study purposes .
• NOT SUITABLE FOR CONSUMPTION: We expressly point out that this product is not intended for consumption. Consumption can be harmful to your health and lead to serious health problems. Any misuse is at your own risk.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS): A safety data sheet in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) is available for this product. It can be provided upon request and contains detailed information on the safe handling of the material.
• Safety instructions: Do not inhale dust. Ensure adequate ventilation or wear a dust mask during processing (e.g., shredding). Keep away from children and animals.