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Artisan Crafted Cotton and Wood Display Doll, "Storyteller Hippo"

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates a mythical hippo that tells stories filled with... more

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Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates a mythical hippo that tells stories filled with fantasy and color. This entertaining hippo is carved of crocodile wood and dressed in cotton ikat robe.

  • 0.43 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 47.7 cm H x 36 cm W x 6.5 cm D
  • 18.75" H x 14.25" W x 2.6" D
  • Folded: 25 cm H x 12.8 cm W x 10.5 cm D
  • Folded: 9.75" H x 5" W x 4.1" D

  • Crocodile wood and 100% cotton
  • Signed by the artist
  • Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
  • Base included
  • Made in Indonesia.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
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happytobehere

From minnesota/USA

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09/02/2016

"Fun item for my bookcase"

This hippo has joined a few other of his friends on my bookcase. A very fun place for storyteller animals!

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tHe rAt

From Harbeson, DE

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10/26/2021

"Mr, hippo"

Beautifully crafted

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WILFREDO

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07/21/2021

"Great Gift"

Got this as a Gift for a Friend and she loved it well made and heavy ! great piece thank you

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Linda

From San Diego, CA. United States

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02/18/2020

"Fireplace gotcha"

Has sat by my [inactive] fireplace for years. Delightful discussion with seasonal/cultural settings.

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Kathleen

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02/10/2017

"A Real Treasure"

Really love this little guy. This is the second item I have bought from this very talented artist. He really pays attention to detail and is brilliant no matter what he imagines. I would have to say whatever you order you will be quite pleased.

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Cheerfulchipper and delightful

Best Uses

  • On my desk or credenza

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Sheila

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03/04/2024

"Gorgeous!"

Loved this beautiful piece! Im a dragon and the saying in the booklet was well written and very accurate!

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Virginia

From Escondido, California

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02/28/2024

"Lovely!"

Beautifully detailed. Has a prominent position in living room next to a Tiffany lamp.

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LiliKai

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02/23/2024

"A new addition to my Turtle collection"

Gusti Ngurah is a true artist. Hope to collect all his turtles and small jewelry boxes as small rewards to myself. The details in his paint strokes are just incredible!

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Art to admire and use

Best Uses

  • jewelry

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Gift Occasion:
  • This was a gift for: Myself
  • Occasion: 'just because'

Julie

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02/16/2024

"Took my breath away"

This mask is so beautiful, I literally gasped. The colors are so subtle yet stunning. Its just gorgeous!!!!

Best Uses

  • Adding to my mask collection

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Debby

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01/08/2024

"Beautiful box"

This is my third item from this artist. So talented.

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Rachel

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12/06/2023

"Elephant Mask"

I bought this as a gift for my Mother and it is absolutely beautiful! She loves this beautiful piece and is delighted by how wonderfully made it is. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible work with us!

Best Uses

  • Delight viewers

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Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.

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In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.

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