IT HAS COME FULL CIRCLE-KOKO (The Gorilla) 'MOTHERS' HER REBORN APE DOLL

Jul 20, 2011

Koko Continues to "Mother" her Ape Baby Doll

 

Koko doesn't usually bond this closely to her "dolls" but she's been spending a lot of time with this ultra-realistic one lately, giving it a lot of love and carrying it in much the same way as most gorilla mom's carry their newborns. This wil be good practice, should we succeed in helping her adopt — a wish she expresses often in sign language.
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i mentioned in one of my 1st blogs on here, that i had painted a chimpanzee.

theres a long story to that painting, but it all started when my mother handed me a book about KOKO and her kitten.
that one book, changed me. set me for life, with an inner love for primates.
so much so, when i had the chance to paint my 1st, and currently only, painting, i wanted it to be a primate.

so much time has passed, i dont know if i even posses that raw talent i held as a new 18 year old, anymore.
so, my love for both painting and  primates exteneded itself to a 3-D canvas, on reborn dolls.

i love them, but i especially LOVE the monkey ones best. and have even considered just doing them excelusivly.

and today as a feed on my Facebook, i see an image of KOKO, the very being that started my love for Primates, holding a custom made REBORN  'ape' herself.

small world.

MICHELLE

PICTURE- CLOSEUP OF KOKOS (The Gorilla) NEW 'APE' DOLL

Jul 11, 2011

Closeup of Koko’s New Ape Baby Doll

In case you were wondering what the doll that Koko was cuddling and kissing in the previous KokoPix looks like, here it is. Fairly realistic. But Koko knows the difference. She handles reality and imagination in much the same way as we do, and enjoys playing with both.

PICTURE - KOKO (The Gorilla) GETS A NEWBORN 'APE' DOLL FOR HER BIRTHDAY

Jul 10, 2011

Koko gets a newborn ape doll for her birthday

Koko received a lot of wonderful presents for her 40th birthday, which she just celebrated on July 4th, but the present she may remember most is this little newborn ape doll. It is very realistic, with the face and feel of an infant gorilla, and it is very unlike any of Koko’s other baby dolls. As you might expect, she treated it more like a real baby too. Koko had a great birthday, and we’ll be sharing more photos, videos and stories in the days ahead to give you a taste of the celebration. But Koko’s reaction to this one gift reminds us of what she “really” wants: a baby of her own. Whether it’s by adoption or conception, we’re doing everything we can to help her realize this wish. Please support us and her with your positive thoughts (and donations). Thank you.
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