Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Bank in the Form of a Pig blue chrome (limited edition)

MOSS MOSS: THE DAILY NEW
  Jan 5, 2011

Bank in the Form of a Pig
blue chrome
(limited edition)


manufacturer:
Areaware, USA

designer:
Harry Allen
design year:
2004

notes:
designer Harry Allen writes: "The Reality take on the classic Piggy bank takes its form from a real pig. 5% of the proceeds from sales of the bank will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society ...'is dedicated to creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion. (They) seek a truly humane society in which animals are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal bond is strong' (taken from their website). Our pig lost its life from natural causes and we are hoping that his likeness will live on to help prevent cruelty to animals everywhere.' Holds $10,000 in one dollar bills.

materials:
cast polyester resin; cork

dimensions:
19" x 5.5", height: 10"

price:
$220
Bank in the Form of a Pig blue chrome (limited edition)


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