#114

American Wooden "Great Guide" Explorer from Adventures in Africa by Schoenhut
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8" (20 cm.) All-wooden man, socket head, painted grey hair, sideburns and extended moustache, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips, and extra jointing at elbows and knees, brown painted boots, wearing green serge suit with tacked-on leather ammunition belt with pouch, woven hat, wooden binoculars, leather strap case, and rifle. Excellent condition. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1909, the figure depicts the Great Guide from Teddy's Adventures in Africa series, with deluxe knee and elbow articulation, original costume and accessories.