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Handcrafted Raven & Crow Figurine | Basswood Bird Sculpture with Black Walnut Base

Handcrafted Raven & Crow Figurine | Basswood Bird Sculpture with Black Walnut Base

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The Corvids — Intelligence and Mystery, Carved in Wood

No birds command a room quite like the corvids. The Raven and the Crow — all-black, sharp-eyed, and impossibly intelligent — have fascinated humans for millennia. Symbols of wisdom, prophecy, and the wild unknown across Norse mythology, Celtic folklore, and Native American tradition, these are birds that carry weight. This listing offers both, each hand-carved to its true character and size.

✦ Choose Your Bird

Raven (L 5 inches) — The larger, more imposing of the two. The Common Raven is one of the most intelligent animals on earth — problem-solving, tool-using, and deeply social. Its massive wedge-shaped tail, heavy bill, and shaggy throat feathers set it apart from any other black bird. This figurine captures that commanding presence: broad, powerful, and unmistakably a Raven.

Crow (L 4 inches) — Sleeker, quicker, and equally sharp. The Crow is the corvid of city edges, farmland, and woodland — adaptable, bold, and endlessly curious. Its fan-shaped tail and more compact form give it a different energy to the Raven: alert, watchful, ready. This figurine captures that lean intelligence in wood.

Both are individually hand-carved from premium basswood and hand-painted with deep, lustrous black tones and lifelike feather detail. Mounted on a solid Black Walnut base, the matte black bird against rich dark grain creates a bold, sophisticated display piece.

✦ Dimensions

  • Raven: L 5 inches | Base: H 1.5 inches
  • Crow: L 4 inches | Base: H 1.5 inches
  • Base material: Solid Black Walnut (separate, removable)

✦ Materials & Craft

  • Hand-carved from fine-grain basswood — lightweight, smooth, and ideal for detailed carving
  • Solid Black Walnut base — rich, dark grain that grounds the piece beautifully
  • Hand-painted with non-toxic, fade-resistant pigments for lasting depth and finish
  • Each piece is one-of-a-kind; natural wood grain variation is part of its character

✦ Perfect For

  • Corvid lovers, crow and raven enthusiasts, and wildlife collectors
  • Gothic, dark nature, and folklore-inspired home décor
  • Mythology and folklore collectors — Norse, Celtic, Native American
  • A bold, distinctive gift for anyone who appreciates the darker side of the natural world
  • Halloween gifting, seasonal decor, and year-round statement pieces

✦ Gift Box Option — Make It Extra Special

Select the “+Gift Box” style at checkout to add a premium gift box. Your figurine will arrive nestled in a beautifully presented keepsake box — ready to give, no extra wrapping needed.

✦ Packaging & Shipping

All orders ship in secure protective packaging to ensure your figurine arrives in perfect condition. The Gift Box upgrade adds premium presentation for gifting occasions.

Handmade — Every Piece Is Unique

At Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The corvid’s sleek silhouette and deep black finish — deceptively difficult to render with depth and life — are built up stroke by stroke with artist-grade care. The Black Walnut base echoes the bird’s dark tones while adding a premium, gallery-worthy grounding.

Because the wisest birds deserve the most careful hands.

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