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The Three Skunks of WWII, Carved Wooden Figures of Hitler, Mussolini & Tojo

c. 1940s

$3,500
£2,601.85
€3,045.92
CA$4,895.01
A$5,465.40
CHF 2,850.90
MX$67,205.25
NOK 35,981.94
SEK 33,875.73
DKK 22,722.60
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About the Item

Three Skunks of WWII c. 1940s Carved and painted wood Unsigned 8 x 10 in. h. each These skunks are depicted as Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo. Condition: There are minor losses on each skunk and Hitler's tail had at one point been broken and repaired. Please contact for additional photos.
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1940s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Medium:
    Wood,Paint
  • Period:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Beachwood, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1768215802272

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