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Title: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 03, 2009, 09:39:05 AM

I have this Eric Hoglund for Boda animal but I can not decide which animal it represents, suggestions from friends have ranged from snake through otter to cow. At times I think it is a bear at others I just feel clueless (not unusual).
I assume it is not part of the zoo series as they seem not to be signed.

It is about 8cm long and 7cm square at the 'back' and 4 cm square at the face.
It is signed Boda H 1998.

Can any one help with my confusion? Thanks, John.

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: TxSilver on April 03, 2009, 02:33:43 PM

The nostrils look like a water animal. Maybe a seal or sea lion? or a hippo? It looks most like a hippo to me.

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: johnphilip on April 03, 2009, 03:32:01 PM

Looks like my ex wifes mother to me , she was an animal . :angel:

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 03, 2009, 03:53:22 PM

Johnphillip, maybe it is best if you do not post a photo of your ex mother in law then....

I too thought the nostrils might indicate a water loving mammal, the eyes being set back so far from the snout has confused me though. A mythical animal, or am I being dense?

John.

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: lyndhurst44 on April 03, 2009, 04:09:46 PM

Come on John, it's obviously a crocolion. >:D ;D

Bryn

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: Anne on April 03, 2009, 06:08:20 PM

Not the zoo series hippo as Pip shows one of those in her shop sold section here (http://www.pips-trip.co.uk/sold-glass-archives/scandinavian-glass-1/showitem-KOSTA-HIPPO.aspx)

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: TxSilver on April 03, 2009, 06:32:53 PM

Definitely not the zoo series one. Those have a silly face and little ears and body. The one in this thread looks like a hippo head, though. A dinosaur head also crossed my mind, but the nostrils are wrong for something like Brontosaurus.

What a fun animal, if only to try to guess what it is. We could probably find out if we googled Boda Hoglund, but what would be the fun of that?   :)

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 06, 2009, 04:07:12 PM

I have to admit to trying google before posting on the GMB, I agree that there is definitely more potential for fun here but I would have been willing to forgo the experience for a positive result (very mercenary).

Bryn, I am worried you may well be right.

I have decided it is not a polar bear after looking at some photos and I think I will try and research some Norse myths for beasties.

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 07, 2009, 04:07:39 PM

Possibly Jörmungandr the world serpent but no luck so far in confirmation.

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: lyndhurst44 on April 08, 2009, 08:08:05 AM

Good Morning John,
Why not try here www.erikhoglund.com. They also have a book on him and I know you like your books John and at around 250sek?? could be a bargain.

Bryn

Title: Re: Eric Hoglund animal but which one?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 09, 2009, 08:22:28 AM

Thank you Bryn, I am unsure about the book, is it an exhibition catalogue, does it contain ceramic designs as well as glass? I suppose I could contact them and ask. Also feeling a financial squeeze at present after picking up a new car last night (still have to pay for it) and receiving this years council tax bill.....
Still, taking a lot of pleasure from my glass collection (collectors are an obsessive bunch) and hoping to add more!

John.