Shona Tribe Butter Jade Hippo ~10.2" Tall

Dimensions: H:10.2" W:18.9" L:13.4" Weight: 94.2 lbs. Shona Tribe Butter Jade Hippo – This beautiful piece of Shona art depicting a hippo is made of butter jade stone. Each figure is unique and handcrafted. Shona sculpture is a distinct form of art that owes its existence to millennia of African history and cultural beliefs. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by craftsmen and has gone from Africa around the world to add a distinctive touch to any house or business.   About the Tribe The Shona ethnic group is indigenous to Southern Africa, primarily Zimbabwe, but there are significant Shona populations in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. In Zimbabwe, the Shona people make up most of the population. Stone sculpture and mbira music have made them famous around the world (mbira: an instrument made of a hollow gourd with metal reeds that the player plucks). This tribe is believed to be responsible for the construction of several ancient stone wall sites in Zimbabwe. Great