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Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted California Gull Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base

Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted California Gull Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base

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The Spirit of the Coast, Captured in Wood

Graceful, sharp-eyed, and deeply tied to the rhythms of the Pacific shoreline — the California Gull is one of the West Coast's most iconic seabirds. This hand-carved and hand-painted California Gull figurine captures the bird's clean white-and-grey plumage, yellow bill with its distinctive red-and-black spot, and poised coastal stance with remarkable lifelike detail. Every piece is shaped and painted by hand, making each one a small original.

The California Gull (Larus californicus) holds a special place in American history — it is the state bird of Utah, celebrated for saving pioneer crops from a locust plague in 1848. Today it ranges widely across the western United States and Pacific Coast, a familiar and beloved presence from inland lakes to ocean cliffs.

Craftsmanship You Can Feel

  • Bird Material: Premium basswood, hand-carved
  • Base Material: Solid black walnut (separate, included)
  • Bird Size: 3.5 inches (L) / approx. 9 cm
  • Base Size: 1.5 inches (H) / approx. 4 cm
  • Finish: Non-toxic, hand-applied paint with fine detail brushwork
  • Craft: Hand-carved & hand-painted — each piece individually made

A Statement Piece for Any Space

Place it on a mantle, a bookshelf, or a coastal-themed shelf — the California Gull brings the open air of the Pacific indoors. The rich dark grain of the black walnut base contrasts beautifully with the bird's crisp white and grey tones, creating a display piece with clean, natural elegance.

Also Available With a Gift Box

Select the California Gull + Gift Box variant for a beautifully packaged version — ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something genuinely handmade and meaningful.

The Ideal Gift for Coastal Bird Lovers & Nature Enthusiasts

  • ✦ Birders, wildlife enthusiasts & coastal nature lovers
  • ✦ Utah state bird — a meaningful gift for Utahns & Western US lovers
  • ✦ Beach house, lake house & coastal home decor
  • ✦ Housewarming & birthday gifts
  • ✦ Holiday gifts for the person who has everything
  • ✦ Collectors of handmade wooden wildlife art

Handmade — Every Piece Is Unique

At Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The California Gull's crisp plumage gradients, distinctive bill markings, and poised silhouette are applied with fine brushwork — making each piece a small original work of art. The black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.

Because the natural world deserves to be celebrated in the objects we live with.

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