When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
VTG Resting Hippo Shona Sculpture Soapstone:
$22.95
hand-carved stone sculpture of a hippopotamus, likely originating from Zimbabwe and crafted by Shona artisans.
- This art form is known as Shona sculpture, a tradition of hand-sculpting stone that dates back nearly a thousand years among the Shona people of Zimbabwe.
- The sculpture is often made from serpentine or soapstone, which are relatively soft and easy to carve, yet durable.
- The piece reflects the region\'s renowned stone-carving tradition, combining artistic expression with a solid form.
- Such sculptures are often created to depict animals and are appreciated for their unique and tactile qualities.
Has some dings and scratches here and there but no cracks or chips.
