"It's A Living"

I found a weird bird planter on eBay,

When I first saw it I was intrigued, 

I thought "what a perfect whimsical toucan"

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I had just the place for it in 

my Enchanted Tiki Bed-Room

Listed as a vintage 50's toucan,

I love its classic haphazard airbrush paint job.

It reminded me of the ceramic chickens my aunt 

had in her kitchen from the 50's 

painted in much the same fashion.

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There are a bunch on eBay with chips and crazing,

but this one is in great shape for it's age. 

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It was listed for $29.95 or best offer.

I offered $25.00 and it was accepted!

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When Sam saw it, she said it looked like a dinosaur.

She's not wrong, it does look a little prehistoric.

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That got me to thinking, he looks a bit like those birds 

the Flintstones used as needles for their record players.

The camera used to zoom in as they'd turn towards us

and say "It's a living".

I tried to research the maker of these odd little birds

but I couldn't find any information on line.

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I did find another odd little bird.

They list on eBay as a Vintage 50's Cockatoo.

It has a very similar paint job and tail, 

so they must be cousins.

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I do enjoy mine smiling down 

at me from the amour. 

He reminds me of the birds carved on each side of the 

Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room sign.

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Then again, 

he also remind me of this...source:

He is whimsical though,

Thanks for stopping by

and happy hunting!