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Hand Carved Mahogany Hippo Statuette from Ghana, "Wechiau Hippo"

Add a taste of Africa to your home decor with this wonderful statuette. Inspired... more

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Add a taste of Africa to your home decor with this wonderful statuette. Inspired by the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary of northern Ghana, Gelson Avorwlanu crafts this attractive, realistic hippopotamus. The artisan hand-carves the wild beast from rich mahogany wood, and finishes it with polish that gives the hippo a lovely glow. Because each one is an individual work of art, there may be slight variations.

  • 3.91 kgs
  • 8.6 lbs
  • 18 cm H x 43 cm W x 16 cm D
  • 7" H x 17" W x 6.25" D

  • Mahogany wood
  • 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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