Hand Carved & Hand Painted Northern Cardinal Figurine | Basswood with Black Walnut Base

America's Most Beloved Backyard Bird, Carved by Hand

The Northern Cardinal is one of the most recognised and cherished birds in North America — and this figurine does it full justice. Each piece is individually hand-carved from premium basswood and hand-painted with meticulous, lifelike detail. Choose the Male in his iconic vivid red plumage with black mask, or the Female in her elegant warm chestnut tones — both rendered stroke by stroke with artist-grade care.

Mounted on a separate black walnut base, this figurine brings the warmth and colour of woodland birdlife into your home, office, or collection.

Product Specifications

• Bird Material: Basswood
• Base Material: Black Walnut (separate, included)
• Bird Size: L 4 inch / H 2 inch / W 1.6 inch (approx. 11 × 5 × 4 cm)
• Base Size: H 1.5 inch (approx. 4 × 4 cm)
• Finish: Hand-painted with non-toxic, detail-grade paint
• Style: Realistic wildlife sculpture
• Craft: Hand-carved & Hand-painted

Four Variants to Choose From

Select the style that suits your space or recipient:

• ✦ Cardinal Male — vivid red plumage, black mask, signature crest
• ✦ Cardinal Female — warm chestnut tones, subtle red accents, elegant crest
• ✦ Cardinal Male + Gift Box — beautifully packaged, ready to give
• ✦ Cardinal Female + Gift Box — beautifully packaged, ready to give

The Male and Female pair together beautifully as a set — a thoughtful gift for couples, newlyweds, or anyone who loves the natural world.

The Perfect Gift for Bird Lovers & Nature Enthusiasts

Looking for a meaningful, lasting gift that stands apart from mass-produced decor? This Cardinal figurine is a thoughtful choice for anyone who loves birds, wildlife art, or handcrafted objects.

• ✦ Bird watcher & ornithology gifts
• ✦ Wildlife art for home & office
• ✦ Nature-inspired shelf, desk & mantel decor
• ✦ Secret Santa & holiday gifting
• ✦ Collector's wooden bird figurines

Handmade — Every Piece Is Unique

At Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The Cardinal's distinctive markings — whether the male's blazing red or the female's subtle warmth — are recreated stroke by stroke, making each piece a small original work of art. The contrasting black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.

Because the most colourful moments in nature deserve to be celebrated — not mass-produced.