Pikkukiwi, Birds by Toikka, Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi

The Details
Designer: Oiva Toikka
Object: Glass bird / Art glass
Model: Pikkukiwi / Small Kiwi 
Series: Birds by Toikka
Manufacturer: Nuutajärvi
Date of Manufacture: 2005
Material: Glass
Technique: Free-blowing
Color: Gold with brown filigree, brown head and black beak.
Width: 110 mm
Length: 64 mm
Height: 60 mm 
Weight: 235 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Signed: Sandblasted signature "O.Toikka Nuutajärvi 2005 Kotiliesi".
Numbered: Unnumbered
Keyword: Kotilesi commission in 2005. 

The Story
Oiva Toikka’s 2005 "Pikkukiwi" is a distinctive part of the "Birds by Toikka" collection, created in collaboration with the magazine Kotiliesi. This masterpiece, which forms a cohesive pair with the "Kultakiwi" model, perfectly demonstrates Toikka’s ability to create deep, nuanced color effects using glass powder and filigree ribbons. The cognac-brown glass and technical refinement make this bird a highly prized find among collectors. Since this model was produced as a special commission, its value has remained consistently high, representing a significant chapter in the heritage of Finnish glass art. Due to its historical background and status in the design market, this piece offers collectors stable, long-term investment value.