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Hand Made Wood Hippopotamus Sculpture from Ghana, "Majestic Hippo"

Product ID: 272408

Gelson Avorwlanu is an artisan from Ghana who comes from multiple generations of skilled carvers. Working with teak wood, he creates a sculpture... more

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Gelson Avorwlanu is an artisan from Ghana who comes from multiple generations of skilled carvers. Working with teak wood, he creates a sculpture, which is hand-carved in the shape of a portly hippopotamus.

  • 0.41 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 8.5 cm H x 17 cm W x 6.5 cm D
  • 3.3" H x 6.75" W x 2.6" D

  • Teak wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 272408
Gelson Avorwlanu
Gelson Avorwlanu

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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