Arabia Moomin Figurine
Mini Moominmamma 7 cm (1992–1996)
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The handmade Moominmamma minifigurine was in production between 1992 and 1996. The figurine was designed by Tuulikki Pietilä. What’s the difference between the 90s version and the new version of t...
The handmade Moominmamma minifigurine was in production between 1992 and 1996. The figurine was designed by Tuulikki Pietilä. What’s the difference between the 90s version and the new version of this figurine? - new version has an MC bottom stamp, glazing is shiny and colors are strong The dimensions of the ceramic figure are: - height about 7 cm - width 5 cm - weight 60 g
Additional information
Name
Mini Moominmamma 7 cm
Product category
Moomin Figurine
Production period
1992–1996
Theme
90s
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Arabia
Graphic designer
Tuulikki Pietilä
Character
Moominmamma
Measurements
Height: 7.0, Width: 5.0 cm
Weight
60 g
Color
White
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Figurine
Designers
Arabia
Arabia was a Finnish design company founded in 1873 specializing in the processing of faijance, tableware and porcelain. The company's product selection consists of popular tableware sets and design products. Valued Arabia products are defined by timeless and strong design and practicality stemming from genuine consumer orientation. Several notable designers, such as Kaj Franck and Birger Kaipiainen, have designed products for Arabia, and Arabia has won numerous design awards. Arabia was acquired by Hackman in 1990 and became one of Hackman's trademarks.
Tuulikki Pietilä
Professor Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009) was a Finnish graphic artist. She was one of the most important influencers of Finnish art graphics, participating in numerous art exhibitions and acting e.g. as a teacher at the School of the Academy of Arts. In 1956, she met her future life partner, Tove Jansson, with whom she did several jobs and projects. Tuulikki Pietilä is known to have been a role model for Tove Jansson's energetic and fast-paced Too-ticky character.
Characters
Moominmamma
Moominmamma is the lovable and gentle mother figure, and her peaceful character brings some stability to the colourful and lively Moomin family. Moominmamma is a caring and loving personality, who only wishes all living creatures well. Moominmamma appreciates uniqueness in everyone and is always just. Amongst the inhabitants of Moomin Valley, Moominmamma is considered a very reliable and helpful person. She is never out of chores and she loves to keep busy in her kitchen and the garden. Moominmamma has an astonishing ability to see that every cloud has a silver lining. The apron and the handbag are very important accessories to Moominmamma. In the handbag she carries supplies for all possible occasions. Moominmamma appears in almost all of the Moomin books.
