Both Hippos and Gold can be found in abundance all over the Sub-Saharan African Continent. I won't talk about gold. But the textures and hues of well-tailored Hippo hide are generally unknown elsewhere. If properly worked into a smooth, flimsy finish, the results can be delightful. Especially if that flimsiness is wrapped upon your delightful curves, and appointed in 24k gold details... ...ok, with a couple of ruby's thrown in the mix. Please Note: the hippo was quite dead when I found it - I rather like those comic, obese beasts...