Vintage 1970s Japan Rubber Hula Girl Doll Straw Hat Pipe Cleaner Bee For Sale

Item Description:
Up for sale is a wonderfully unique vintage 1970s Hawaiian souvenir hula girl doll. Made from soft molded rubber with a sweet, side-glancing expressive face, this piece is a classic example of retro Japanese novelty export toys. She features an oversized woven straw sun hat uniquely decorated with plastic white flowers and a whimsical handmade yellow-and-black pipe-cleaner bee accent complete with tiny googly eyes.A fantastic additions for collectors of tiki culture, retro mid-century kitsch, or vintage Japanese vinyl/rubber dolls!Item Specifics:

• Era / Theme: Circa 1970s / Hawaiian Tiki Souvenir
• Country of Origin: Japan (Unmarked, attributed to vintage export lines)
• Material: Soft Rubber Body, Raffia Grass Skirt, Plastic Accents, Chenille Pipe Cleaner
• Features: Built-in molded plastic flower lei, woven straw hat, and whimsical novelty googly-eye bee accessory.

Condition Disclosure (Sold AS-IS):

• General Wear: This item is in loved, pre-owned vintage condition.
• Skirt Condition: The green raffia grass skirt shows some fading from sun exposure and age, but remains attached and structurally secure.
• Necklace Note: The small shell/bead necklace has detached from the neck area over time. The broken necklace pieces will be fully included inside a small bag with the doll for your restoration or display choice.

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• Vintage Nature:Most items are old or vintage. While I don\'t have pets or smoke, these items may have light aging, minor odors, or shelf wear (especially paper/cloth).
• Transparency:I personally inspect every item. Anychips, cracks, or repairswill be clearly noted in the description. If it?s not mentioned, the item is free of those flaws.
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