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Hand-Carved Wooden Cactus Sculpture w/ Bird | Southwest Modern Folk Art | c. 1950s–70s
Hand-Carved Wooden Cactus Sculpture w/ Bird | Southwest Modern Folk Art | c. 1950s–70s
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$179.00 USD
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Hand-Carved Wooden Cactus Sculpture ' Bird Perch Figure ' Southwest Modern Folk Art
🌿 DESCRIPTION
This hand-carved wooden sculpture appears to represent a stylized cactus with a bird perched at the top, combining Southwestern subject matter with mid-century modern abstraction. The elongated cactus form emphasizes vertical movement and stability, while the bird adds a quiet narrative element - a moment of stillness and observation.
Carved from a single block of hardwood, the sculpture retains visible tool marks, natural grain, and warm tonal variation that speak to hand craftsmanship. Rather than precise realism, the artist chose simplification and silhouette, allowing the piece to feel timeless, symbolic, and open to interpretation.
Well-suited for display on the floor, a low pedestal, or as a sculptural accent in a curated interior, this piece brings texture, story, and regional character to any space.
🧾 DETAILS
Type: Hand-carved wooden sculpture
Subject: Cactus with bird (abstract interpretation)
Era: c. 1950s-1970s
Material: Solid hardwood
Style: Southwest Modern / Folk abstraction
Finish: Natural aged wood
Artist: Unknown
📐 MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 17" tall
Base approx. 5-6" wide
🧼 CONDITION
Vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and hand carving. Small marks and variations are present and expected. Structurally sound and display-ready.
✨ FUN FACT
Southwestern modern artists often paired desert plants with birds to symbolize resilience and harmony between land and life.
🚚 SHIPPING & HANDLING
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
🔁 RETURNS
No returns unless not as described or pictured.
🌿 DESCRIPTION
This hand-carved wooden sculpture appears to represent a stylized cactus with a bird perched at the top, combining Southwestern subject matter with mid-century modern abstraction. The elongated cactus form emphasizes vertical movement and stability, while the bird adds a quiet narrative element - a moment of stillness and observation.
Carved from a single block of hardwood, the sculpture retains visible tool marks, natural grain, and warm tonal variation that speak to hand craftsmanship. Rather than precise realism, the artist chose simplification and silhouette, allowing the piece to feel timeless, symbolic, and open to interpretation.
Well-suited for display on the floor, a low pedestal, or as a sculptural accent in a curated interior, this piece brings texture, story, and regional character to any space.
🧾 DETAILS
Type: Hand-carved wooden sculpture
Subject: Cactus with bird (abstract interpretation)
Era: c. 1950s-1970s
Material: Solid hardwood
Style: Southwest Modern / Folk abstraction
Finish: Natural aged wood
Artist: Unknown
📐 MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 17" tall
Base approx. 5-6" wide
🧼 CONDITION
Vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and hand carving. Small marks and variations are present and expected. Structurally sound and display-ready.
✨ FUN FACT
Southwestern modern artists often paired desert plants with birds to symbolize resilience and harmony between land and life.
🚚 SHIPPING & HANDLING
Securely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
🔁 RETURNS
No returns unless not as described or pictured.
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