Hippopotamus, hand carved unique specimen in various sizes. Sizes

Happy Hippo - Africa safari feeling for your home

The Hippopotamus amphibius stands there imposingly. The attention to detail makes the hippo made of high quality Suar wood look very real. A highly talented artist collective from Bali has breathed life into this unique specimen: The dark eyes shine, the wide mouth seems to form a smile. A wild animal can look so gentle.

Innovative artist collective in Bali

He is a unique specimen, formed by a Balinese artist collective in finest detail work. We came across this small manufactory during our last trip to Indonesia. Their woodcarvings are characterized by the realistic representation of the figures. The attention to detail, classical techniques combined with innovative approaches ensure the high standards the artists have.

The wondrous rain tree - Suar wood and its qualities

The (Happy-)Hippo owes its authenticity not only to the execution but also to the special material from which it is carved. Suar - the wood of the wondrous rainbow tree - captivates with its contrasting grain between chocolate and golden brown. The relatively soft and rather light material is used for the construction of musical instruments.

The magical: In the film The Land of the Rainbow Tree with Elizabeth Taylor, tropical wood is the protagonist. It is said that the finder of the tree realizes the meaning of life. This acacia species does not belong to the endangered and protected woods.

Care tip: Suar wood tends to crack in variable humidity. Optimally this would be 50-60%. Underfloor heating and placing next to a radiator can increase cracking.

The images show sample photos of a unique piece already sold. If you are interested in an example of a similar design, we will be happy to send you pictures of the unique piece ordered