Hawaiian Hula Girl Musician Nodder 1940s-50s Japan 5.5" H Susie
Hawaiian Hula Girl Musician Nodder 1940s-50s Japan 5.5" H Susie
Hawaiian Hula Girl Musician Nodder 1940s-50s Japan 5.5" H Susie
Hawaiian Hula Girl Musician Nodder 1940s-50s Japan 5.5" H Susie
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Hawaiian Hula Girl Musician Nodder 1940s-50s Japan 5.5" H Susie

Mid-century island magic. This hand-painted hula girl nodder from 1940s–50s Japan brings the spirit of vintage Hawaii to life with a red top, straw skirt, and ukulele in hand. Marked with the original "Made in Japan" foil label and named Malia in the shop, she’s a standout piece of tiki-era charm.

Description

This 1940s–50s ceramic hula girl nodder captures the lighthearted allure of post-war Hawaiian tourism. Handcrafted in Japan and marked with its original "Made in Japan" foil sticker, she features a straw skirt, vibrant lei and ukulele in hand—evoking the cheerful spirit of island life.

With her nodding motion and detailed features, Susie (as we've affectionately named her) adds playful energy to any shelf or collection. These figures were more than souvenirs—they were part of a broader mid-century effort to market Hawaii as an exotic paradise during the post-war travel boom. Their bright colors and breezy poses played a key role in the rise of tiki-inspired décor across America. 

Dimensions: 5.5 in high x 2.5 in wide x 2 in deep
Composition: ceramic, paint, straw

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