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Hand-Carved Cardinal Couple Figurine | Painted Basswood Birds with Black Walnut Base

Hand-Carved Cardinal Couple Figurine | Painted Basswood Birds with Black Walnut Base

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Two Cardinals, One Extraordinary Moment

The Northern Cardinal is one of North America's most iconic birds — the male's blazing crimson plumage and the female's warm, tawny tones are instantly recognisable and endlessly captivating. This Cardinal Couple figurine captures both birds together, perched side by side in a moment of quiet companionship.

Each bird is individually hand-carved from premium Basswood and hand-painted with meticulous, lifelike detail — the male's vivid red crest and black mask, the female's subtle blush and elegant form — recreated stroke by stroke by skilled artisan hands. Together, they rest on a solid Black Walnut base, the deep grain of the walnut grounding the composition with a gallery-worthy finish.

A piece that doesn't just decorate a room — it tells a story.

Product Specifications

  • Bird Material: Basswood
  • Base Material: Black Walnut (separate, included)
  • Bird Size: L 3.5 inch (approx. 9 cm)
  • Base Size: H 1.5 inch (approx. 4 × 4 cm)
  • Weight: approx. 120g (pair)
  • Finish: Hand-painted with non-toxic, detail-grade paint
  • Style: Realistic wildlife sculpture — male & female pair
  • Craft: Hand-carved & Hand-painted

Gift Box Option

Select the Cardinal Couple + Gift Box variant for a beautifully packaged version — presented in a premium gift box, ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings, Valentine's Day, or any occasion that calls for something truly memorable.

The Perfect Gift for Bird Lovers & Nature Enthusiasts

A cardinal pair carries deep symbolic meaning — loyalty, love, and the enduring bond between two. Whether given as a romantic gift, a nature-lover's keepsake, or a collector's statement piece, this figurine resonates far beyond its form.

  • ✦ Anniversary & wedding gifts for bird lovers
  • ✦ Valentine's Day & romantic home decor
  • ✦ Wildlife art for home, office & mantel
  • ✦ Nature-inspired shelf & desk decor
  • ✦ Collector's wooden bird figurines
  • ✦ Bird watcher & ornithology gifts

Handmade — Every Piece Is Unique

At Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The Cardinal's bold markings — crest, mask, bib, and wing detail — are recreated with fine brushwork, making each pair a small original work of art. The contrasting Black Walnut base adds a premium, considered finish that elevates any display.

Because the most devoted birds in the forest deserve to be celebrated — not mass-produced.

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