{"product_id":"hoopoe-figurine","title":"Hand Carved \u0026 Hand Painted Hoopoe Figurine | Basswood with Black Walnut Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Crown Jewel of the Bird World, Carved by Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew birds on earth command attention like the Hoopoe. Its dramatic fan-shaped crest, warm cinnamon-and-black plumage, and long curved beak make it one of the most visually extraordinary birds across Europe, Africa, and Asia — and one of the most celebrated in art, mythology, and folklore for thousands of years. The national bird of Israel, a symbol of virtue in ancient Egypt, and a recurring figure in Persian poetry, the Hoopoe carries a cultural weight that few other birds can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis figurine captures that magnificence with remarkable fidelity. Each piece is individually \u003cstrong\u003ehand-carved from premium basswood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e with meticulous, lifelike detail — the fanned crest, the barred wings, the warm terracotta tones — all recreated stroke by stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounted on a separate \u003cstrong\u003eblack walnut base\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the most striking pieces in the Wooden Islands collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Walnut (separate, included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L 4 inch \/ H 2.5 inch \/ W 1 inch (approx. 11 × 6 × 3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 1.5 inch (approx. 4 × 4 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted with non-toxic, detail-grade paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Realistic wildlife sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved \u0026amp; Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available With a Gift Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect the \u003cstrong\u003eHoopoe + Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e variant for a beautifully packaged version — ready to give as a gift with no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or any occasion that calls for something truly extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Bird Lovers, Travellers \u0026amp; Folklore Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift that tells a story? The Hoopoe figurine is a meaningful, lasting choice for anyone who loves exotic birds, world wildlife, ancient mythology, or handcrafted art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Exotic \u0026amp; world bird lover gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Wildlife art for home, study \u0026amp; office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Mythology, folklore \u0026amp; cultural art collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Travel-inspired \u0026amp; global interior styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Collector's wooden bird figurines\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 Hoopoe's dramatic fanned crest — one of the most technically demanding features in our entire collection — is carved and painted with particular care, making each piece a genuinely impressive small work of art. The contrasting black walnut base adds a premium, gallery-worthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the most extraordinary birds in the world deserve the most extraordinary care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooden Islands","offers":[{"title":"Hoopoe","offer_id":43634579046435,"sku":"WI-Hoopoe-F-1","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hoopoe + Gift Box","offer_id":43634579079203,"sku":"WI-Hoopoe-F-2","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7529\/3731\/files\/Hoopoe_1.jpg?v=1786173468","url":"https:\/\/woodenislands.shop\/en-us\/products\/hoopoe-figurine","provider":"Wooden Islands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}