Animal: Gorillas
Artist: David Lawrence
Made In: China
Carving Date: 1998
Release Date: 8/1/1999
Retirement Date: 8/1/1999
Edition Size: 3750
Dimensions (Inches): 3.39 x 2.99 x 3.5
S e c r e t s:
This gorilla box figurine is the first Queen Empress event exclusive piece. It was offered at “Queen of the Jungle” events held worldwide the last weekend of August 1999. The queen gorilla, wearing silver tiara, nestles her baby while the king gorilla cautiously gazes forward protecting his family. He is perched atop a safari hat. Where has its wearer gone? The compass points northwest, which may offer a clue but his belongings, including knapsack and shorts, are found within the box figurine. Hallmarks include ©, star, HBC logo, ed.#, and DL.