Metal Statuette of Joseph Stalin - the UkraineAn interesting metal bust of Joseph Stalin (born Iosif Jughashvili), the General Secretary of the Soviet Union and Hero of World War Two. This piece was made in the early 1950's, and has been painted since. Original Stalin era, not a reproduction piece. Unfortunately, the artist and the factory of manufacturing are unknown. This piece was acquired from the Ukraine after the dissolution of the Union. All items legal to buy sell under U. S. Statute