A beautifully sculptural hand-blown glass bird, designed by Professor Oiva Toikka and handmade at the legendary Nuutajärvi glass factory in Finland.
This exceptional prototype shows rich, iridescent shades of deep blue, teal, and green, with subtle variations in the glass creating a captivating interplay of colour and light. Its rounded form flows gracefully into a long, tapered tail, while the translucent green head provides a striking contrast to the darker, richly coloured body. The design bears a subtle resemblance to the rare Sohjelo bird commissioned by Talentum. This connection adds an intriguing dimension to an already highly collectible prototype.
As a unique prototype piece, this bird represents a rare and distinctive example of Toikka's creative process. It is not part of a regular production series, making it especially appealing to collectors of Finnish design, studio glass, and Oiva Toikka's work.
Size: 180mm x 110mm
Signature: O. Toikka Nuutajärvi
Condition is excellent.
