The Brazilian sculptor Aleijadinho sculpted depictions of the Twelve Prophets out of this material.
Nigeria's Esie Museum houses around 800 human figures made of this material, which legendarily were rebellious settlers turned into this material by a vengeful god. The use of this material in the Western Chalukya Empire influenced the prevalence of its use in the building of temples in the Hoysala Empire. The Brazilian sculptor Aleijadinho sculpted depictions of the Twelve Prophets out of this material. Reinforced concrete was coated in this material to make the (*) Christ the Redemeer statue in Rio de Janeiro. This material was used to create a set of eight animals perched on top of columns, which were probably carved by the Shona people. For 10 points, name this soft type of rock used to carve the bird statues of Great Zimbabwe.
Nigeria's Esie Museum houses around 800 human figures made of this material, which legendarily were rebellious settlers turned into this material by a vengeful god.
soapstone [prompt on schist]