Highest quality Hippopotamus Tooth and Tusk Set displayed on opulent Deco-style plinth - Hippopotamus amphibius - 61×63×14 cm
1850 trophy made of hippopotamus tusks, the sculpture has been restored and recently placed on a wood and brass base, a unique work of its kind. Beautiful composition made with hippopotamus tusks placed in a symmetrical position to enhance the beauty of these pieces of natural history. The central part is covered with a beautiful gilding, while the base is wood and the support is brass. Dimensions with pedestal: 61 x 63 x 15 cm Work size: 57 x 63 x 5 cm Total weight: 8880 g Tusks origin: Central Africa
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1850 trophy made of hippopotamus tusks, the sculpture has been restored and recently placed on a wood and brass base, a unique work of its kind. Beautiful composition made with hippopotamus tusks placed in a symmetrical position to enhance the beauty of these pieces of natural history. The central part is covered with a beautiful gilding, while the base is wood and the support is brass. Dimensions with pedestal: 61 x 63 x 15 cm Work size: 57 x 63 x 5 cm Total weight: 8880 g Tusks origin: Central Africa