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Hand-Carved Willie Wagtail Figurine with Black Walnut Base | Handmade Wooden Bird Sculpture

Hand-Carved Willie Wagtail Figurine with Black Walnut Base | Handmade Wooden Bird Sculpture

HK$189.00 HKD
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Australia’s Boldest Little Bird — Carved by Hand, Painted in Pure Black and White

The Willie Wagtail punches well above its weight. Jet-black above, snow-white below, with a constantly fanning tail and a fearless personality that sees it mob eagles, chase cats, and sing through the night — this is one of Australia’s most charismatic and universally loved birds. This hand-carved, hand-painted basswood figurine captures its crisp monochrome plumage, alert posture, and irrepressible energy in beautiful artisan detail. Mounted on a solid Black Walnut base, it’s a piece full of personality — just like the bird itself.

Every figurine is carved and painted entirely by hand — no molds, no shortcuts. Just skilled craftsmanship and genuine affection for one of Australia’s most familiar and beloved birds.

✦ Choose Your Style

  • Willie Wagtail — Figurine with Black Walnut base, ready to display
  • Willie Wagtail + Gift Box — Includes a premium gift box, beautifully presented and ready to give. No wrapping needed.

✦ What Makes This Special

  • Hand-carved basswood body — lightweight yet durable, with a fine grain that holds the delicate proportions and crisp detail of this small, lively bird
  • Hand-painted plumage — clean, high-contrast jet-black upperparts and snow-white underparts with the distinctive white eyebrow stripe, painted with sharp precision for maximum graphic impact
  • Separate Black Walnut base — rich, dark hardwood with natural grain variation; the deep tones complement the bird’s bold monochrome beautifully
  • Compact display size — Bird: 3.5" L | Base: 1.5" H — perfectly proportioned for windowsills, desks, bookshelves, and curio cabinets
  • Truly one-of-a-kind — handmade means no two pieces are identical; yours is uniquely yours

✦ Perfect For

  • Bird lovers, birders, and Australian wildlife enthusiasts worldwide
  • Collectors of handmade wooden art, folk art, and nature sculptures
  • Nature-inspired home, garden room, and outdoor living space décor
  • Australians living abroad — few birds say “home” more instantly than the Willie Wagtail
  • Thoughtful gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, and retirement
  • Anyone who loves a bird with attitude — small in size, enormous in character

✦ The Story Behind the Piece

The Willie Wagtail is everywhere in Australia — on fence posts, cricket pitches, school ovals, and suburban lawns. It’s the bird that follows the lawnmower, that sings at 3am, that chases away birds ten times its size without a moment’s hesitation. In Aboriginal Australian cultures, the Willie Wagtail holds deep significance — known as a gossip and a messenger, a bird that carries news and watches over people. It is, in every sense, part of the Australian story. This figurine is made for everyone who has a Willie Wagtail memory — and in Australia, almost everyone does.

✦ Dimensions

  • Bird: 3.5 inches (L)
  • Base: 1.5 inches (H)
  • Materials: Basswood (bird), Black Walnut (base)

✦ Care Instructions

Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the hand-painted finish. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth.

Each figurine is made to order and finished by hand. Slight variations in colour and grain are a natural part of the handmade process — and what makes yours truly one of a kind.

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