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Hand-carved from a solid section of tree trunk, this birdhouse features a grumpy old man face worked directly into the wood, with the natural bark left in place around the body for a rustic, one-of-a-kind look. A front opening leads into a hollow interior sized for small garden birds, and a metal loop with a hanging rope makes it easy to fix to a branch, bracket, or hook.

Symbolism

Faces carved into wood are a long-standing feature of folk garden art, often used to give a piece of outdoor decoration its own character and a touch of humour. Combined with its role as a working birdhouse, this piece follows the wider tradition of nesting boxes as a simple way to support the birds already visiting a garden.

How to use

• Hang from a sturdy branch, bracket, or hook using the metal loop and rope.
• Position away from cats and out of heavily used areas of the garden.
• Check the opening once a season and clear out old nesting material.

Details

• Material: solid wood with natural bark
• Weight: approximately 2.2 kg
• Made in Indonesia
• Sold individually