Vintage Danish 1950s Kay Bojesen Hippo Wooden Oak Desk Pencil Holder Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
He was able to bring wood to life, and he became world-famous for creating wooden toys that had soul and an impish sense of humour.
Oak
Alfred Oak Songbird by Kay Bojesen, Scandinavian Modern, Vietnam, New
By Kay Bojesen
Located in New York, NY
Alfred, the Kay Bojesen bird, is the latest addition to the family of wooden toys – from monkeys and hippos to songbirds.
Wood
Solid Walnut Hippopotamus Jewelry Box by Deborah D Bump, 1978
By Deborah Bump
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Active since the late 1960s, she creates tactile wooden figures—such as bears, hippos, rhinos, and whales—sourced from orchard prunings and local woods."
Walnut
Hand Carved Wooden Hippo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-carved hippo figurine that displays rich color that over the years has been patinated to the point of perfection. Carved from a solid piece of wood, this piece features a tria...
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Vintage Original Zoo Line Wooden Toy Hippo
By Zoo Line
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century wooden toy hippo manufactured by Zoo Line, Japan, 1959.
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Unique Black and White Art Deco Table Mirror
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Art Deco mirror can be dated in the 1930s. The black lacquered wooden frame holds two decorated hippo teeth. The floral motifs are stylized carved.
1900s Czech Wooden Hippo Head
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden hippo head from Czechia, produced circa 1900.
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Whimsical Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Figure by Rod Mack Dated 1958
By Rod Mack
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical, hand carved wooden hippo figure was made by Rod Mack and is dated 1958.
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Vintage Danish Style Mid century Modern Wooden Hippo Trinket Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Hippo sculpture that has tiny storage in its mouth. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15 Dimensions. 8” W ; 3” D ; 3” H
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Italian Hand Carved Hippo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous XL Hand Carved Wooden Hippo Sculpture from Florence, Italy. A whimsical and unique sculpture he's sure to make a happy statement.
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H 4.25 in W 10.38 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen 1950s Wooden Oak Hippo Figurine Desk Pencil Holder
By Kay Bojesen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen " The Hippopotamus" oak figurine. Kay designed in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencils. This hippo desk accessory ...
Oak
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H 3.25 in W 8 in D 3 in
Midcentury Toy Hippo Trinket Box in the Style of Kay Bojesen for Zoo-Line
By Kay Bojesen, Zoo Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury wooden toy hippo trinket box in the style of Kay Bojesen by Zoo-Line, circa 1959.
Oak
Large Wooden Hippo Sculpture 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful wooden hippo sculpture, signed, manufactured in 1960s.
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"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-carved wooden hippo, carved of a solid piece of wood.
Wood
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