Hippopotamuses


Hippopatamuses portrayed in African art: Singles, cows with calves, pairs, and groups.

The African hippopotamus is an animal that spends a great deal of time lolling around in rivers and other bodies of water.  The soft round shape of hippos and the fact that they seem to spend their time lying down make them a natural for carving out of the softer Rapoko stone, and in their favorite supine position. We occasionally get some Serpentine and Verdite pieces and even the odd standing or even sitting hippo.

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Group of Four Hippos Chilling Out
This group of four hippos is carved from soapstone.

It weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces. It is 2 1/2 inches high, 10 inches long, and 6 inches deep.
Group of Four Hippos Chilling Out
Price $85.00 Order Group of Four Hippos Chilling Out

Relaxing Hippo
Relaxing Hippo This relaxing hippo is carved from a piece of speckled brown Soapstone with cream accents.

It weighs 1 pound 2 ounces. It is 2 1/2 inches high, 5 inches long, and 3 1/4 inches deep.
Price $45.00 Order Relaxing Hippo

Very Cute Butter Jade Hippo
This very cute little Butter Jade hippo is a light green and cream with light brown streaks.

It weighs 3 ounces. It is 1 1/4 inches high, 2 3/4 inches long, and 1 1/2 inches deep.
Very Cute Butter Jade Hippo
Price $35.00 Order Very Cute Butter Jade Hippo

Pensive Little Verdite Hippo
Pensive Little Verdite Hippo A pleasant looking hippo, carved from Verdite. This little hippo has an almost pensive look.

The hippo weighs 4 ounces. It is 1 1/2 inches high, 2 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
Price $35.00 Order Pensive Little Verdite Hippo

Small Mhondoro Stone Hippo Bowl
This bowl can be used for many different things and can live outdoors without losing its colour.The carving was intended to be a bird bath however it turns out that the Mhondoro stone is porous so it is suggested not using it for water.

The statue weighs 3 pounds 6 ounces. It is 1 3/4 inches high, 9 inches long, and 7 1/2 inches wide.
Small Mhondoro Stone Hippo Bowl
Price $50.00 Order Small Mhondoro Stone Hippo Bowl

Happy Hippo out for a stroll
Happy Hippo out for a stroll A happy looking hippo taking a stroll, carved from Mhondoro stone.

The hippo weighs 1 pound. It is 3 inches high, 5 3/4 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep.
Price $40.00 Order Happy Hippo out for a stroll

Satisfied Looking Hippo
This very satisfied hippo is carved from a piece of brown Soapstone with greenish accents.

It weighs 1 pound 8 ounces. It is 2 inches high, 4 1/2 inches long, and 3 1/2 inches deep.
Satisfied Looking Hippo
Price $45.00 Order Satisfied Looking Hippo

Lovely Hippo and Baby
Lovely Hippo and Baby A very cute hippo with her calf done in black Serpentine stone.

The statue weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. It is 4 1/2 inches high, 8 1/4 inches long, and 4 1/2 inches deep.
Price $95.00 Order Lovely Hippo and Baby

Hippo and Baby by Saruchera
A very attractive hippo with her calf by S. Saruchera. This piece is done in black Serpentine stone.

The statue weighs 13 pounds. It is 4 1/2 inches high, 10 1/2 inches long, and 8 inches deep.
Hippo and Baby by Saruchera
Price $175.00 Order Hippo and Baby by Saruchera

Cute Soapstone Hippo
Cute Soapstone Hippo This cute hippo is carved from Soapstone.

It weighs 8 ounce. It is 1 1/2 inches high, 3 1/4 inches long, and 2 1/4 inches deep.
Price $30.00 Order Cute Soapstone Hippo

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