Afrika - Hannover, Germany
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N 52° 23.354 E 009° 41.743
32U E 547345 N 5804559
Statue of Afrika in Herrenhäuser Gärten in Hannover
Waymark Code: WMWEE2
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 08/23/2017
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At the four corners of this square are statues representing the four continents known at that time: Europe, Africa, Asia and America.
This statue symbolizes the African continent.
At her feet lies a lion and the headdress contains the trunk of an elephant.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Afrika
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 18th century
Materials used: Sandstone
Location: Herrenhäuser Gärten in Hannover (Germany)
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