iittala Toikka Dotterel
by iittala
Type:
Bird Guide
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✔ Made in Finland
✔ Mouthblown
✔ Designed by: Oiva Toikka
✔ Signed: O. Toikka Nuutajärvi
✔ Limited Edition: No
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Description
The English word "Dotterel" dates back to 1440 as an insult to someone considered foolish or easily duped. It's unsure which usage came first, but the Dotterel bird shares this name due to its unsuspecting nature which makes it easily caught. With its translucent beak and blue head slightly cocked, this glass bird's posture is true to the the tame and trusting disposition of the species. Dotterel's beauty can not only be seen but felt, thanks to the textured plumage the glassblowers in Finland have skillfully achieved. The wings remain smooth ovals on either side.
Product Details
- Made in: Finland
- Made by: iittala
- Designer: Oiva Toikka
- Measurements: 9" W x 4-3/4" H (23 x 12 cm)
- Signed: O. Toikka Nuutajärvi
- Year Introduced: 1997
- Limited Edition: No
- Numbered: No
- Primary Color: Yellow,Blue
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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.