Statue hippopotamus lying green 34 cm

Statue hippopotamus lying green 34 cm, soapstone
Each stone statue you buy from us is made by hand, so no two are alike. This means that you will receive a unique specimen at home. This stone statue of a hippopotamus is made from one piece of natural stone. For this statue, this is soapstone which is a relatively easy stone to carve for the artists in Zimbabwe. The soapstone hippo statue looks fantastic in the interior. When ordering, you will receive this unique specimen and each sculpture is a quality gem.

Method of processing stone
The sculptures are made of natural stone with the utmost care.
The smaller sculptures are made of soapstone; this stone is not suitable for outdoor use. The larger sculptures are usually made of opalstone, springstone, cobaltstone or fruit serpentine. This is a harder stone and suitable for outdoor use.
The stone may contain irregularities such as veins and lines. These irregularities give the sculpture extra charm and a unique character. 

The stone is worked in various stages with a hammer and chisel, rasp and file. Once the rough shape has been created, the stone is polished with waterproof sandpaper until it is completely smooth. After polishing, the sculpture is heated and a layer of wax is applied. When the sculpture has cooled down again, it is polished and gets its full colour and shine. The sculpture is ready.