{"product_id":"hand-carved-california-gull-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","title":"Hand-Carved \u0026 Hand-Painted California Gull Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Spirit of the Coast, Captured in Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraceful, sharp-eyed, and deeply tied to the rhythms of the Pacific shoreline — the California Gull is one of the West Coast's most iconic seabirds. This \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved and hand-painted California Gull figurine\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the bird's clean white-and-grey plumage, yellow bill with its distinctive red-and-black spot, and poised coastal stance with remarkable lifelike detail. Every piece is shaped and painted by hand, making each one a small original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe California Gull (\u003cem\u003eLarus californicus\u003c\/em\u003e) holds a special place in American history — it is the state bird of Utah, celebrated for saving pioneer crops from a locust plague in 1848. Today it ranges widely across the western United States and Pacific Coast, a familiar and beloved presence from inland lakes to ocean cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship You Can Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium basswood, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid black walnut (separate, included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches (L) \/ approx. 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 inches (H) \/ approx. 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic, hand-applied paint with fine detail brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted — each piece individually made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Statement Piece for Any Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace it on a mantle, a bookshelf, or a coastal-themed shelf — the California Gull brings the open air of the Pacific indoors. The rich dark grain of the black walnut base contrasts beautifully with the bird's crisp white and grey tones, creating a display piece with clean, natural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available With a Gift Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Gull + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e variant for a beautifully packaged version — ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something genuinely handmade and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Ideal Gift for Coastal Bird Lovers \u0026amp; Nature Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Birders, wildlife enthusiasts \u0026amp; coastal nature lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Utah state bird — a meaningful gift for Utahns \u0026amp; Western US lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Beach house, lake house \u0026amp; coastal home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Housewarming \u0026amp; birthday gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Holiday gifts for the person who has everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Collectors of handmade wooden wildlife art\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 California Gull's crisp plumage gradients, distinctive bill markings, and poised silhouette are applied with fine brushwork — making each piece a small original work of art. The black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the natural world deserves to be celebrated in the objects we live with.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"California Gull","offer_id":43680911786019,"sku":"FIG-California-Gull","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"California Gull + Gift Box","offer_id":43680911818787,"sku":"FIG-California-Gull-G","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/CaliforniaGull_4.jpg?v=1786960351","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-gb\/products\/hand-carved-california-gull-figurine-basswood-black-walnut-base","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}