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Lauri Rapala

Sysmä 1905 - 1974
founder of Rapala-Normark Group, the worlds largest fishing lure and tackle producer
(Wikipedia)

Toivo Pelkonen
1989

Description

Bronze statue of Rapala with a fish in his hands.

Inscription(s)

talousneuvos
LAURI RAPALA
1905-1974

elämäntyoölle ja yrittäjyydelle
asikkalan kunta rapala oy
1989

Economic Council
Lauri Rapala
1905-1974

life's work and entrepreneurship
Asikkala Council - Rapala Ltd.
1989

Signature

t. pelkonen – 1989

Sculptor

Toivo Pelkonen (Jalmari 1933 - Lahti 2006), Finnish sculptor (Biography).

Locatie (N 61°10'33" - E 25°32'4") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi030; Photograph: 28 June 2013
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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