iittala Toikka Lakla 2015 Annual Bird
by iittala
Type:
Bird Guide
SKU:
BR365296
â Made in Finland
â Mouthblown
â Designed by: Oiva Toikka
â Signed: O. Toikka IITTALA 2015
â Limited Edition: Yes
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Description
With roots in nature and literature, the iittala 2015 Annual Bird is rich in Finnish heritage. The mystical green glow of the mouth-blown glass is an ode to forests, which Oiva Toikka and fellow Finns feel an innate connection to. The translucent body is contrasted by an opal beak and wings, which boast unique marbled motifs handcrafted in Finland. Yet the story behind this glass masterpiece may be as intriguing as the art form itself...
Artist Oiva Toikka drew inspiration for Lakla (Bean Goose) from a 19th century collection of Finnish folk poetry called the Kanteletar. In one of the works, a willow warbler is accused of stealing grain from a field and the bean geese serve as his lawyers. Toikka's appreciation for the beauty of birds, melody of Finnish language and the artistic medium of glass is forever rendered in the 2015 Annual Bird.
The birds of Oiva Toikka's 2015 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittalas glassworks in Finland. With production limited to only one year, each handcrafted iittala Toikka Lakla carries the signature O. Toikka IITTALA 2015 on its base to ensure authenticity.
Artist Oiva Toikka drew inspiration for Lakla (Bean Goose) from a 19th century collection of Finnish folk poetry called the Kanteletar. In one of the works, a willow warbler is accused of stealing grain from a field and the bean geese serve as his lawyers. Toikka's appreciation for the beauty of birds, melody of Finnish language and the artistic medium of glass is forever rendered in the 2015 Annual Bird.
The birds of Oiva Toikka's 2015 collection are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittalas glassworks in Finland. With production limited to only one year, each handcrafted iittala Toikka Lakla carries the signature O. Toikka IITTALA 2015 on its base to ensure authenticity.
Product Details
- Made in: Finland
- Made by: iittala
- Designer: Oiva Toikka
- Measurements: 8" L x 4" W x 5-1/2" H (20 x 10 x 14 cm)
- Signed: O. Toikka IITTALA 2015
- Year Introduced: 2015
- Limited Edition: Yes
- Numbered: No
- Primary Color: Green
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About Oiva Toikka
Oiva Toikka (1931-2019) is one of the most well-known personalities of Finnish glass. Toikkaâs projects offered a departure from the clean-lined designs Finland is known for. The creations from Toikkaâs imagination have been brought to life by the master glassblowers at iittala for over 50 years. Toikkaâs 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.