Kay Bojesen Hippo, Black

The hungry, hungry hippo is here, but it will not eat your pen, only hold it for whenever you want to write or sketch. Created by Kay Bojesen, the Danish master of wooden toys, this hippo was born in 1955 when the designer made it as a desk stand for his pencil. Putting the ‘fun’ in functional, this beech wood hippo has an open mouth that can hold a variety of writing tools, including standard pens and pencils. The matte black finish is actually blackboard paint, meaning that you can scribble on the surface of this playful desk accessory with the included white chalk. A fantastic gift for anyone who loves fun designs, the Kay Bojesen Hippo, Black is perfect for children and adults alike.