iittala Toikka Coral Eider - 2011 Annual Bird

More about iittala Toikka Coral Eider - 2011 Annual BirdThe most irresistible glass bird yet, Toikka’s 2011 Annual Bird, the Coral Eider, makes a stunning statement in glittering teal. A member of the large sea duck family, the Eider features an elegantly sloping body which is mouth-blown by skilled glass artisans in Finland.Taking creative ingenuity to edge, the Coral Eider’s large body is colored from tail to beak in a brilliant blue hue that looks similar to the waters of the Caribbean. Demonstrating his precise glass technique, Toikka has spotted the Eider with bright orange markings to add a sense of movement to the bird. Made from solid glass, the head of the eider sits proudly on the bird’s shoulder to impress you with its majestic soul. Add this bird to your collection and pair it with its equally stunning 2011 Annual Coral Eider Egg to complete the set.

The 2011 collection of birds by Oiva Toikka are individually mouth-blown by the master glassblowers at iittala’s glassworks in Nuutajärvi, Finland. Each handcrafted iittala Toikka Annual Coral Eider carries the signature “O. Toikka Nuutajärvi” on its base to ensure its authenticity.