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Fair Trade Carved Wood Hippos from Africa (Set of 3), "Hippo Trio"

This utterly lovable set of three hippo sculptures is created by Ernestina... more

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This utterly lovable set of three hippo sculptures is created by Ernestina Oppong Asante in Ghana. She carves each figurine by hand from native sese wood and gives them a smooth black finish.

  • 0.16 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 3.5 cm H x 8 cm W x 3.5 cm D
  • 1.4" H x 3.1" W x 1.4" D
  • 5 cm H x 9 cm W x 4.5 cm D
  • 2" H x 3.5" W x 1.8" D
  • 3.5 cm H x 7 cm W x 3 cm D
  • 1.4" H x 2.8" W x 1.2" D

  • Sese wood
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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