{"product_id":"lilac-breasted-roller-figurine","title":"Hand Carved \u0026 Hand Painted Lilac-breasted Roller Figurine | Basswood with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfrica's Most Colourful Bird, Carved by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lilac-breasted Roller is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful birds on earth. A living jewel of the African savanna — its plumage combines lilac, turquoise, cobalt blue, green, and cinnamon in a combination so vivid it seems almost impossible for nature to have produced. The national bird of both Kenya and Botswana, it is the defining sighting of an East African safari and one of the most photographed birds in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis figurine captures that extraordinary colour palette with remarkable fidelity. Each piece is individually \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved from premium basswood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e with meticulous, lifelike detail — every colour zone faithfully recreated stroke by stroke with artist-grade care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounted on a separate \u003cstrong\u003eblack walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vivid multi-colour plumage against rich dark walnut grain makes this one of the most visually spectacular pieces in the Wooden Islands collection.\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 4 inch (approx. 11 × 4 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\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\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\u003eAlso Available With a Gift Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eLilac-breasted Roller + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e variant for a beautifully packaged version — ready to give as a gift with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or as a lasting memento of an African safari.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Africa Lovers, Safari Travellers \u0026amp; Bird Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift that captures the magic of Africa? This Lilac-breasted Roller figurine is a meaningful, lasting choice for anyone who has visited East Africa, dreams of going, or simply loves the extraordinary diversity of the world's birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ African safari souvenir \u0026amp; travel memento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Kenya \u0026amp; Botswana national bird gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Exotic \u0026amp; world wildlife art for home \u0026amp; office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Nature-inspired shelf, desk \u0026amp; mantel statement pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Collector's wooden African bird figurines\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 Lilac-breasted Roller's extraordinary multi-colour plumage — among the most technically demanding paint work in our entire collection — is applied zone by zone, colour by colour, making each piece a genuinely impressive small work of art. The contrasting black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the most colourful bird in Africa deserves the most careful hands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Lilac-breasted roller","offer_id":43634592579619,"sku":"WI-Lilac-breasted-F-1","price":34.62,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac-breasted roller + Gift Box","offer_id":43634592612387,"sku":"WI-Lilac-breasted-F-2","price":37.51,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/Lilac-breastedroller_12.jpg?v=1786176212","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-au\/products\/lilac-breasted-roller-figurine","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}