Forest Fairy By NIADA Artist AKIRA BLOUNT, 1995 Needle Sculpture, OOAK, Unique
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:36335634 | Features: OOAK |
Material: Cloth |
This charming one of a kind fairy was handmade by Akira Blount, a NIADA doll artist who was well known for her beautiful dolls and handiwork.She made them using needle sculpture, and she then painted over the cloth to get the very expressive faces.This doll sits approximately 10 1/2 inches high, seated on a wooden log.Her outfit is made of green fabric leaves, with an underskirt made of leaves in the co...lors of autumn.Gold braid embellishes the neck of the outfit and a ribbon sash sits at her waist.Her fairy wings are the same color green, almost hidden by her soft hair. Her hair is light as air.Even her fairy shoes are embellished with a green velvet leaf.
Akira’s love of nature really shines in this creative example of her work.The bottom of one foot is signed Akira (C) 1995.Akira passed away in 2013 but her work is timeless.
This doll is a lovely example of Akira’s distinctive style.From a smoke free, pet free home.