Wood Hippo, Nigeria Africa

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Detail: This is an older hand carved wooden hippopotamus. Solid wood with nice grain lines. I believe it is carved from fruitwood. Most likely carved in the 1950s or 1960s. Good condition with only minor blemishes.

Sorry, but this item as been sold.

Item Number: S-6357
Provenance/Origin: Nigeria. Carved in the 1950s or 1960s
Composition: Wood. Perhaps fruitwood.
Dimensions: 5" tall x 11" long
Weight: 3.25 pounds
Price: $45.00 USD

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