{"product_id":"hand-carved-eastern-whipbird-figurine-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved Eastern Whipbird Figurine with Black Walnut Base | Handmade Wooden Bird Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralia’s Most Unmistakable Sound, Carved in Wood — Hand-Carved, Hand-Painted with Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you’ve never seen an \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Whipbird\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’ve almost certainly heard one. That explosive, cracking whip-crack call — followed by a soft “choo-choo” response from its mate — is one of the most distinctive sounds in Australia’s eastern rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests. This hand-carved, hand-painted basswood figurine brings the bird behind that legendary call to life: olive-green body, striking black head and crest, vivid white cheek patch, and long sweeping tail, captured in remarkable artisan detail. Mounted on a solid \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s a refined piece that brings a corner of the Australian bush into any home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery figurine is carved and painted entirely by hand — no molds, no shortcuts. Just skilled craftsmanship and genuine appreciation for one of Australia’s most atmospheric and beloved forest birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Choose Your Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Whipbird\u003c\/strong\u003e — Figurine with Black Walnut base, ready to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEastern Whipbird + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Includes a premium gift box, beautifully presented and ready to give. No wrapping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ What Makes This Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved basswood body\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight yet durable, with a fine grain that holds crisp crest, feather, and long-tail detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted plumage\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich olive-green body, jet-black head and crest, and bold white cheek patch, layered by brush for lifelike accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Black Walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, dark hardwood with natural grain variation; adds weight, stability, and refined display presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous display size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bird: 4\" L | Base: 1.5\" H — substantial enough to anchor any shelf, desk, or display cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly one-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e — handmade means no two pieces are identical; yours is uniquely yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird lovers, birders, and Australian rainforest wildlife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of handmade wooden art, folk art, and nature sculptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature-inspired home, study, and living space décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralians living abroad — the whip-crack call is the sound of the bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, and retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has walked an Australian rainforest trail and stopped at that unmistakable sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ The Story Behind the Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eastern Whipbird is a bird you hear long before you see it. It moves through dense undergrowth with quiet confidence, its presence announced by that sharp, theatrical crack that echoes through the forest. Finding one — glimpsing the black crest and white cheek through the ferns — feels like a reward. This figurine is made for everyone who knows that feeling: the patience, the stillness, and the sudden flash of olive and black. A piece of the rainforest, held in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches (L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood (bird), Black Walnut (base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the hand-painted finish. 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