From trash to treasure: Meet Thomas Dambo, creator of the new Tosa troll, 'Mama Rosa'

By: Jenna Wells

Posted: Jun 22, 2025 7:00 AM CDT

NOW: From trash to treasure: Meet Thomas Dambo, creator of the new Tosa troll, ’Mama Rosa’

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) — As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Artist Thomas Dambo has taken that phrase to heart, repurposing items into spectacular sculptures around the world. CBS 58's Jenna Wells shows us his newest work in Wauwatosa, the first in the state of Wisconsin.

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