Coco Joe Lava Hawaii Bust of Woman 1964

An artistic sculpture from a molded lava that is in the shape of a bust of a Hawaiian woman.  

The figure was molded from a resin and lava mix. It has a black lava look with the face being smooth and shiny. It looks almost like it was carved out of a lava block. The hair and other rougher areas have a faint blue cast to them.

 

The words “KAIPO MY SWEETHEART MADE WITH LAVA by CoCo Joe HAWAII” with a C within a circle and the number 64 below molded into the base. The word Kaipo is an endearing gender-neutral name of Pacific Islander origin. The name expresses and a rough translation would be "sweetheart" or “darling”. Interestly, the name Kaipo was more popular as a feminine given name in the 19th century. Today it is more frequently given to boys.

 

MEASUREMENTS

 

2 ¾” (7.0 cm) wide x 2 ¾” (7.0 cm) deep x 5 ½” (14.0 cm) tall. Weighs 14.0 oz (395 g)

 

CONDITION

 

There is a chip at the top of the ladies hair. There are no other damages.

 

A realistic looking lava sculpture souvenir from 1964 that will add fun and nostalgia to your Tiki bar.