American Wooden "Kermit Roosevelt" from Adventures in Africa Series by Schoenhut

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8" (20 cm.) All-wooden character with swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips and rare additional jointing at elbows and knees, painted short brown hair, painted facial features depicting a youthful face, blue eyes, brown brows, closed mouth, wearing original khaki uniform with tan leather belt with attached ammunition pouch and knife, painted brown boots, wooden yellow helmet, rifle and carrying box camera. Excellent condition. Comments: Schoenhut, 1909, depicting Kermit Roosevelt (Teddy's son) from the Adventures in Africa series, the very rare character has extra articulation for realistic posing, fine original condition. Included is camp folding table, folding bench, and wooden bottle of champagne.