iittala Toikka Alaska Loon 2009 FinnFest Bird
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✔ Made in Finland
✔ Mouthblown
✔ Designed by: Oiva Toikka
✔ Signed: O. Toikka,Nuutajärvi,Finn Fest 2009
✔ Limited Edition: Only 500 in production
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Toikkas Alaska Loon is a whimsical reimagining of the North American waterbird created specifically for FinnFest 2009. Its lovely white body is speckled with air bubbles and light brownish markings, which give the illusion of plumage. This effect is the result of a serendipitous event at the Nuutajrvi glass factory in which workers discovered that...
Toikkas Alaska Loon is a whimsical reimagining of the North American waterbird created specifically for FinnFest 2009. Its lovely white body is speckled with air bubbles and light brownish markings, which give the illusion of plumage. This effect is the result of a serendipitous event at the Nuutajrvi glass factory in which workers discovered that dirt left in the molds produced tracery-like markings on the glass. Toikka, seeing the potential in these markings, decided to incorporate this supposed defect into his designs.
The Alaska Loon is beautiful not only in detail but also in shape; its long, graceful neck rises effortlessly from its tear-shaped body. The vivid yellow head and metallic beak are wonderful counterpoints to the otherwise monotone bird.
The Alaska Loon is a limited edition Toikka creation, with only 500 in production, so make one yours before they are gone forever.
Toikkas Alaska Loon is a whimsical reimagining of the North American waterbird created specifically for FinnFest 2009. Its lovely white body is speckled with air bubbles and light brownish markings, which give the illusion of plumage. This effect is the result of a serendipitous event at the Nuutajrvi glass factory in which workers discovered that...
Toikkas Alaska Loon is a whimsical reimagining of the North American waterbird created specifically for FinnFest 2009. Its lovely white body is speckled with air bubbles and light brownish markings, which give the illusion of plumage. This effect is the result of a serendipitous event at the Nuutajrvi glass factory in which workers discovered that dirt left in the molds produced tracery-like markings on the glass. Toikka, seeing the potential in these markings, decided to incorporate this supposed defect into his designs.
The Alaska Loon is beautiful not only in detail but also in shape; its long, graceful neck rises effortlessly from its tear-shaped body. The vivid yellow head and metallic beak are wonderful counterpoints to the otherwise monotone bird.
The Alaska Loon is a limited edition Toikka creation, with only 500 in production, so make one yours before they are gone forever.
Product Details
- Made in: Finland
- Made by: iittala
- Designer: Oiva Toikka
- Measurements: 8" L x 3-1/2" W x 4-3/4" H (20 x 9 x 12 cm)
- Signed: O. Toikka,Nuutajärvi,Finn Fest 2009
- Year Introduced:
- Limited Edition: Only 500 in production
- Numbered:
- Primary Color: White
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About Oiva Toikka
Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the most well-known personalities of Finnish glass. Toikka’s projects offered a departure from the clean-lined designs Finland is known for. The creations from Toikka’s imagination have been brought to life by the master glassblowers at iittala for over 50 years. Toikka’s glass bird collection is his most familiar work and his limitless creativity has delivered hundreds of colorful, mouth-blown collectibles to the world. GlassBirds.com offers the largest collection of Toikka glass birds in the US.