{"product_id":"hand-carved-wooden-cactus-sculpture-w-bird-southwest-modern-folk-art-c-1950s-70s","title":"Hand-Carved Wooden Cactus Sculpture w\/ Bird | Southwest Modern Folk Art | c. 1950s–70s","description":"Hand-Carved Wooden Cactus Sculpture ' Bird Perch Figure ' Southwest Modern Folk Art\u003cbr\u003e🌿 DESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarved 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧾 DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Hand-carved wooden sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Cactus with bird (abstract interpretation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: c. 1950s-1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Solid hardwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Southwest Modern \/ Folk abstraction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Natural aged wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 MEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 17\" tall\u003cbr\u003eBase approx. 5-6\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧼 CONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and hand carving. Small marks and variations are present and expected. Structurally sound and display-ready.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✨ FUN FACT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouthwestern modern artists often paired desert plants with birds to symbolize resilience and harmony between land and life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🚚 SHIPPING \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecurely packed with care and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔁 RETURNS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo returns unless not as described or pictured.","brand":"unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46224075292822,"sku":"3lgYJFnrIa4HaVYQ","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/7036\/8406\/files\/a7ef3d2d-60ef-5147-89d4-94ad319be63a.jpg?v=1770151187","url":"https:\/\/highplainsheritagestudio.com\/products\/hand-carved-wooden-cactus-sculpture-w-bird-southwest-modern-folk-art-c-1950s-70s","provider":"High Plains Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}