Soapstone hippopotamus

A set of mini hippos carved from soapstone in Western Kenya then hand. A soapstone hippopotamus figurine. This figurine depicts a hippo resting with its legs folded under. You searched for: soapstone hippo ! Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and one-of-a-kind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what you’re looking for or where you are in the worl our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

Find great deals on eBay for carved soapstone hippo. Delightfully unique, this soapstone hippo was handcarved in Kenya to add whimsical style to your space. Perfect to give as a gift or display as an accent piece, this sculpture features a fun blue abstract design and measures three inches tall by inches long.

Kenyan artisans hand carve each miniature sculpture from soft kisii soapstone , then hand dye each hippo with bright non-toxic dyes. Soapstone hippopotamus made entirely by hand in Kenya. This cooperative was established to eradicate suffering in the Kisii area of Kenya. HIPPOPOTAMUS TOTEM SOAPSTONE CHARM Amulet Talisman Buffalo Bone Gold Wild Life - $12.

Hippopotamus Totem Charm Includes Parchment Symbolism Card and Organza Bag Card reads. Please allow for slight variations due to the handmade nature of the piece. A vintage carved soapstone figurine depicting a hippopotamus. The hippopotamus lays flat with its head turned toward the right.

This piece is unsigned by the artist. Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this hippo is like none found in nature but seeing one of these with its brilliant colors and whimsical shape can surely act as a close substitute to seeing one in the wild. These include animal carving of elephant, hippo , rhino,giraffe,lion etc. The most common stone used in Africa is soapstone and this is because of the ease at which. A hand carved and colorfully painted soapstone hippo makes a fun gift item for any hippo fan on your gift-giving list.

He is cool and smooth to the touch and will happily keep you company at your desk or will bring a smile to your face each time you pass his display shelf. Fill Your Cart With Color Today! Notice the effect it creates by quickly making things fuzzy that are not in focus.

This Pin was discovered by Ellie DeBeer. Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this hippo is inches tall, by inches long, by inches wide, and is hand painted with a red abstract design. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. Painted in bright colors and patterns for fun or display.

Each hand-carved soapstone trivet features a stylized hippo , complete with its kiswahili name. This trivet features a hippo , or kiboko in Kiswahili. Trivets are hand-made in Kenya of soapstone and synthetic dye and measure square. This fun and eclectic hippo statue is hand carved from soapstone in Kenya. This hippo is inches long and features a red abstract design.

Every sculpture will vary slightly as they are individually handmade and unique. It is inches in length including the head and tail. This solid- soapstone hippo is hand-carved from by Gusii artistans in western Kenya. Nairobi artists add a bright, hand-dyed finish, then etch in the facial features and circular body designs.

Was: Previous Price C $40. A wide variety of carved hippo options are available to you, such as woo resin, and glass. Zimbabwe Shona sculptures of animals. Shona stone sculptures of African animals, reptiles, and birds. What a lovely little creature!

Outrageous can be oh-so-fun, like this fat little delightful hippopotamus. Carved dark kisii stone, hand-painted in assorted splashy designs. Kisii soapstone , found only in Kenya, is a soft stone, easy to carve into many forms.

SMOLArt is a group of artisans based in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya. DANDA SIGNED SOAPSTONE HIPPOPOTAMUS. With Andrew Rowe, Michael Rowe, Justin Turkington, Andrew Vokey. Four friends get much more than they bargained for when they play a new game involving a knife, metronome, and tiny hippo.

The very large and heavy piece is a wonderful representation and ready for any shelf or living space.