Czechoslovakian 1930s Ramp Walker Penguin ceramic bear Beside the wear

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) It folds back up elegantly to form a rectangular box with square sides

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The piece as a whole feels a bit Viennese Secession era a la Egon Schiele

and think the design is brilliant

Czechoslovakian 1930s Ramp Walker Penguin ceramic bear Beside the wearI've really fallen in love with these old wooden Czechoslovakian "ramp walker" figures, which were made to resemble a variety of animals and human figures. This one I am pretty sure is meant to be a penguin, and I believe dates from the 1930s. I especially love the long plug nose and the painted flipper arms at his sides, and place him on a slight incline with a little push and he's a great little walker! 4 1 2" tall x 1 7 8" wide and deep. It appears