Junge und Walross (Antje) in Poppenbüttel - Hamburg, Germany
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[GER] Junge und Walross (Antje) in Poppenbüttel - Hamburg, Germany [ENG] Boy and Walrus (Antje) in Poppenbüttel - Hamburg, Germany
Waymark Code: WMW0Y2
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date Posted: 06/24/2017
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[GER] Antje (* 25. Mai 1976; † 17. Juli 2003 in Hamburg) war ein pazifisches Walross (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) des Hamburger Tierparks Hagenbeck, das lange Jahre das Maskottchen des NDR war.
Auf einem kleinen Podest sitzend speit sie in regelmäßigen Abständen Wasser. Ihr gegenüber sitzt eine Jungen-Figur, die ebenfalls regelmäßig Wasser speit.
[ENG] Antje (* 25 May 1976, † July 17, 2003 in Hamburg) was a Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) of the Hamburger Tierpark Hagenbeck, which for many years was the mascot of the NDR.
Sitting on a small pedestal she spouts water at regular intervals. Opposite is a boy figure, which also regularly draws water.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Junge und Walross (Antje)
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Friedrich Müller-Belecke
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1991
Materials used: bronze
Location: Wentzelplatz
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