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Hula Elf Ornament -- what the heck? | Christmas152 of 391 |  |  |
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Okay, I've seen some weird vintage Christmas ornaments, but this one is extra weird -- a hula dancing Christmas elf! His face reminds me a little of the Snap, Crackle and Pop guys. No marks of any kind.
I got this from the estate of a hoarder, so there's no telling where it came from or when it was made. I did get a similar ornament at the same estate, shown in the last picture.
Anyone have any information? Thank you!
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These heads made mostly in Japan came in a package you could design your own ornament . The shirt is just using pine tree limbs to form it , Not a hula skirt but a crafty way to make a skirt from chistmas supplies . Very cute !
Thanks, Manikin! I guess that explains why I see so many of those elves. Must have been a very creative crafter that made these.
elf doll heads for crafts ebay as an example for you
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-ADORABLE-VINTAGE-RUBBER-ELF-PIXIE-DOLL-HEADS-WITH-STYRO-FOAM-BALL-/150881003734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23213568d6#ht_266wt_99