{"product_id":"hand-carved-cardinal-couple-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved Cardinal Couple Figurine | Painted Basswood Birds with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Cardinals, One Extraordinary Moment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bird is individually \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved from premium Basswood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, the deep grain of the walnut grounding the composition with a gallery-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA piece that doesn't just decorate a room — it tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut (separate, included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L 3.5 inch (approx. 9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 1.5 inch (approx. 4 × 4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 120g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted with non-toxic, detail-grade paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realistic wildlife sculpture — male \u0026amp; female pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGift Box Option\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eCardinal Couple + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Bird Lovers \u0026amp; Nature Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Anniversary \u0026amp; wedding gifts for bird lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Valentine's Day \u0026amp; romantic home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Wildlife art for home, office \u0026amp; mantel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Nature-inspired shelf \u0026amp; desk decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Collector's wooden bird figurines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Bird watcher \u0026amp; ornithology gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandmade — Every Piece Is Unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the most devoted birds in the forest deserve to be celebrated — not mass-produced.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Cardinal Couple","offer_id":43642965229603,"sku":"FIG-Cardinal-Couple","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cardinal Couple + Gift Box","offer_id":43642965262371,"sku":"FIG-Cardinal-Couple-G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/Cardinal_Couple_13.jpg?v=1786788106","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-au\/products\/hand-carved-cardinal-couple-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}