Vintage Extra Large Handcarved Wooden Hippo

• period: 1960's
• material: Cyrptomeria wood (Japanese Cedar)
• details: Unique topographic woodgrain texture
• wear: natural wear, consistent with age
• dimensions: 15" x 6½" x 6½"
• handcarved: Japan

Cryptomeria wood is native to Japan it develops slowly, forming the unique textured grain surface. The Japanese are well known for their cyptomeria wood carvings.