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Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Brown Pelican Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base

Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Brown Pelican Figurine | Basswood Bird with Black Walnut Base

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The Coast, Captured in Wood

Majestic, unhurried, and instantly recognisable ā€” the Brown Pelican is one of North America's most iconic coastal birds. This hand-carved and hand-painted Brown Pelican figurine captures the bird's distinctive silhouette, warm brown plumage, and characteristic pouch with remarkable lifelike detail. Every piece is shaped and painted by hand, making each one a small original.

The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is the only pelican species that dives from height to catch fish ā€” a dramatic, gravity-defying hunter that has become a beloved symbol of the Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast, and Atlantic shoreline. This figurine honours that spirit in hand-carved basswood.

Craftsmanship You Can Feel

  • Bird Material: Premium basswood, hand-carved
  • Base Material: Solid black walnut (separate, included)
  • Bird Size: 3 inches (L) / approx. 7.5 cm
  • Base Size: 1.5 inches (H) / approx. 4 cm
  • Finish: Non-toxic, hand-applied paint with fine detail brushwork
  • Craft: Hand-carved & hand-painted ā€” each piece individually made

A Statement Piece for Any Space

Place it on a mantle, a bookshelf, or a coastal-themed shelf ā€” the Brown Pelican brings the energy of the shoreline indoors. The rich dark grain of the black walnut base contrasts beautifully with the bird's warm tones, creating a display piece with genuine visual presence.

Also Available With a Gift Box

Select the Brown Pelican + Gift Box variant for a beautifully packaged version ā€” ready to give with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something genuinely handmade and meaningful.

The Ideal Gift for Coastal Bird Lovers & Nature Enthusiasts

  • āœ¦ Birders, wildlife enthusiasts & coastal nature lovers
  • āœ¦ Beach house, lake house & coastal home decor
  • āœ¦ Housewarming & birthday gifts
  • āœ¦ Holiday gifts for the person who has everything
  • āœ¦ Collectors of handmade wooden wildlife art

Handmade ā€” Every Piece Is Unique

At Wooden Islands, every figurine begins as a raw block of wood and is shaped entirely by hand. The Brown Pelican's distinctive pouch, broad wingspan silhouette, and warm plumage gradients are applied with fine brushwork ā€” making each piece a small original work of art. The black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.

Because the natural world deserves to be celebrated in the objects we live with.

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