ABOUT: Hand-sculpted solid gold Hippo pendant with genuine Emerald eyes, available in two sizes: Large "Statement”size, approx.1.4” long, and “Mini” size, approx. 1” long.

INSPIRATION: the ancient Egyptian Goddess Taweret, known as a protective deity for women and children, and the ancient blue faience Hippopotamus from Egypt, from 1961 BC, nicknamed ‘William’. He was seen as a symbol of rebirth and is now the mascot for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The Hippo pendant was my first jewelry project after many years of sculpting large Bronze pieces (see gallery of large works under menu). I have always loved hippos with their strangely endearing and iconic shape and their rounded contours, and then I found out the hippopotamus was revered as a protective deity for women and children in several ancient cultures, due to its fiercely maternal nature. The perfect little companion!

WEIGHT: My Hippos are solid and weighty in both sizes. Large weighs approximately 18.5 DWT in 14K Gold, and Mini weighs approximately 9.5 DWT in 14K.(*In 18k Gold it weighs more and in Sterling less) **In Gold it has two finishes Satin and Polished)

Please allow 2 weeks for delivery…

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