Large wooden Kurki crane designed by Kaija Aarikka for Aarikka, Finland, during the 1980s. Made from natural pine, the bird stands 22.5 cm high and extends 24 cm from the rounded tail to the tip of its beak.
The sweeping curved neck gives the crane an animated, almost inquisitive posture. Its substantial oval body is balanced by a cluster of turned wooden spheres forming the tail, while the visible pine grain becomes part of the design across every element. The generous scale and unusual construction give this Aarikka bird the presence of a small wooden sculpture.
Details
Designer: Kaija Aarikka Manufacturer: Aarikka Model: Kurki, Crane Country: Finland Period: 1980s Material: Pine wood Technique: Hand made Length: approx. 24 cm Height: approx. 22.5 cm Marking: Aarikka Finland on the base
Condition
Good vintage condition with traces of age and use. There are surface scratches, small marks and areas of wear, particularly visible on some of the rounded tail elements and the body. The condition is consistent with the age of the piece.
