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a.k.a. Holland Molds Vicious Virgin Arm Raised Ashtray
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Physical Characteristics
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Material
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Ceramic
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Shape
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Object
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Dimensions
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?" x ?"
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Capacity
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? fl. oz.
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Optimal drink size
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? fl. oz.
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Decorative Characteristics
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Coloring
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Imagery
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Wahine or Woman
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Marking
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In the Collection of:
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Trader Tom
Trader
532 mugs
Member since Jan 26, 2006
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Purchased from
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eBay
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Price paid
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$57.90
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Tags
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Favorite, Holland Molds, Vintage, Wahine
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Distinguishing
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Vicious Virgin Heart-Shaped Ashtray Arm Raised
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This vintage piece came out of an estate sale and the seller said it was originally purchased on the big island, in Kona, many years ago. It measures 9' wide by 9' long and 6 1/4' high. It has a beautiful drip glaze blue interior and the wahine and outside of the piece are white. This is a crisp version off of the early mold. This wahine can also be found on the original Vicious Virgin Bowl Arm Raised. In recent years, Gecko has resurrected the mold for this wahine and has incorporated her into several pieces, including his various South Seas Virgin Bowls, Da Pig Puka with Wahine, and Kingstiedye's Pele Bowl. I was thrilled to find this piece. It makes me wonder what else is out there that I don't know about! I've included a shot of the maker's marks on the bottom. UPDATE: Upon further research I've found that the seated wahine was produced from a Holland brand mold. This appears to have been a hobbyist mold. I've seen several individual vintage pieces come up on e-Bay but they are usually very badly glazed or hand-painted. I'd love to find one of the original molds!
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From ?
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Manufactured by Holland Molds
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Designed by ?
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Produced from ?-?
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Edition of ?
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These ashtrays come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and glazes, but feature the same kneeling nude wahine from a hobbyist Holland mold. The same molded wahine has also been used by ceramicists to ornament mugs and bowls. There is also a second Holland mold of a nude wahine with both arms in air and leg extended used in the same fashion.
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Comments
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Add a Comment
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Trader Tom
Trader
532 mugs
Member since Jan 26, 2006
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2009-06-06 23:31:01
Thanks everyone! There's cool vintage stuff out there still, that's for sure.
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kingstiedye
Trader
1241 mugs
Member since Oct 9, 2005
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2009-06-06 13:34:45
what a beautiful piece! great score, tom!
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TravelingJones
Trader
137 mugs
Member since Apr 17, 2006
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2009-06-04 16:46:12
A real gem! :)
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Paipo
Standard
88 mugs
Member since Jul 29, 2006
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2009-06-04 00:43:39
Flippin hot!!! Crisply molded indeed...perky even!
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TIKI-TONGA
Standard
22 mugs
Member since Aug 16, 2007
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2009-06-03 18:22:16
That is really beautiful. Most excellent find, Congratulations Tom!
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