Italian statuette shows Obama holding bin Laden's head

Italian statuette shows Obama holding bin Laden's head
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Summary The statuette was fashioned by artisans who usually make religious figures.

Traditional artisans in southern Italy have put a clay statuette showing US President Barack Obama holding Osama bin Ladens head on sale in an unusual reaction to the Al-Qaeda chiefs killing.The hand-painted figurine shows the American president grinning and flashing a victory sign while Bin Ladens disembodied head is also smiling.Naples artisans have a reputation for their quick reaction to news events. When Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was struck in December 2009, statues with his bloodied face appeared on sale within hours.

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