European Stag Carving

Unique carving of a European stag made by a prisoner of war in a concentration camp in WW II.  19" tall from bottom of base to top of antlers by approx. 9" long and 4" wide.  Base is a separate piece and antlers are detachable. One ear was broken some time ago and has been securely reset.   Bottom of carving contains an inscription with the name of the carver and the circumstances under which it was done.  Schieb is a German name, but he would not have been in a “concentration camp” if he was German unless he was a turncoat.  Of course, he could also have been an American soldier of Germanic background captured by the Germans.  In any event, it is a distinctive carving with an interesting background. (BY-18)

$225
 
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European Stag Carving

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