'Shaka Bra' the Surf Rat

'Shaka Bra' is a 7" hand sewn, multi media Surf Rat by La De Da' Artisan Bears FACIAL FEATURES 'Shaka Bra' views the world through premium black glass eyes. He has our signature sculpted lids filled with "wet" tears. His nose has also been sculpted freehand. His ears are a treated fabric, hand painted. He has a lovely set of whiskers ready to navigate his way through tubular waves. BODY He is five way jointed, created in a nubby grey mohair. His tail is made from a faux leather. His Aloha print tee shirt was hand printed and his tiny puka shell necklace was handmade, each puka shell created one by one in clay. DETAILS His feet,forearms and hands are sculpted free hand in clay. One "hand" is in the iconic 'Shaka' hand sign, with the thumb and little finger extended with the other fingers curled meaning, "hang loose", a gesture often associated with Hawaii and surf culture. His little surfboard is made of papier-mâché. He can stand on his own with a bit of balancing.