"Hippo"
Medium: Hand Carved Serpentine Stone Dimensions (in): Small: Length 4" x 2" x 2", Large: Length 8" x 4" x 3" Dimensions (cm): Small: Length 10 x 5 x 5, Large: Length 20 x 10 x 8 Region: Zimbabwe, Southern Africa Artist: Rose Chakanyuka Age: 14 years (2008) *Price listed is per piece Availability: In Stock, Available to Ship Immediately Item Number: H001 Collection: Giftables Tear Sheet: Available Upon Request Provenance Report: "Hippo" Condition: Excellent; Not previously owned; Undamaged Sourcing: Fair Trade Certificate of Authenticity Provided The artist behind this whimsical hand carved hippo is none other than Rose Chakanyuka. Chakanyuka was born in Zimbabwe and is a member of the current generation of Shona stone sculptors. Still one of the few women artists currently sculpting in Zimbabwe, her natural artistic sensibilities, courage, and tenacity have allowed her to add her female voice alongside that of the better-known male sculptors."Hippo" is one of our best sellers and pe