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Tree Trunk Face, Bird House, Wise Owl

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Bring a little theatre to a quiet corner of the garden with a hand-carved Jempinis wood bird house, made for visiting birds and for the pleasure of looking out at something with character. The natural trunk form keeps its bark-like outer texture, while the owl face is carved into the front with wide eyes, layered feathers and a dark round entrance below.

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Bring a little theatre to a quiet corner of the garden with a hand-carved Jempinis wood bird house, made for visiting birds and for the pleasure of looking out at something with character. The natural trunk form keeps its bark-like outer texture, while the owl face is carved into the front with wide eyes, layered feathers and a dark round entrance below.

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About this product

What it brings to the garden
  • The carved owl face gives it the feel of a small woodland sentinel, watchful without being cutesy.
  • The outer surface keeps a rugged, tree-trunk look, so it sits easily among leaves, pots and weathered timber.
  • A front opening invites garden birds to investigate, turning a decorative piece into a small moment of wildlife watching.
  • The seagrass cord at the top adds a natural, rustic detail and is visible as part of the design.
  • The warm carved wood contrasts with the darker bark texture, making the face stand out clearly from a distance.
Jempinis wood, seagrass and carved detail

This bird house is made in Indonesia from Jempinis wood and seagrass. The front has been hand-carved with an owl design, using simple lines to suggest feathers, brow, beak and round eyes. The form keeps the feeling of a cut tree trunk, more garden sculpture than plain nest box.

For visiting birds

Place it in a calm, sheltered spot where birds can approach without constant disturbance. Different wild birds choose nesting places by entrance size, height, cover and local habitat, so it is best treated as an inviting bird house rather than a guaranteed home for a particular species.

Placement and care outdoors

Keep it away from very exposed wind and heavy weather where you can. Natural wood and seagrass will change with outdoor conditions, softening in colour and taking on more patina over time. If it needs tidying, brush away loose dirt gently and allow it to dry naturally.

The owl in garden folklore

Owl forms have long carried a watchful, wise presence in garden ornament and folk art. In Greek tradition, the owl was associated with Athena and clear sight, while in European woodland imagery it often appears as a night creature at the edge of human space. Here the symbolism stays gentle: a carved face in natural wood, bringing a sense of quiet attention to a balcony, courtyard or leafy corner.

Size and details

Measures 31 × 18.5 × 16 cm and weighs 3450 g. Made from Jempinis wood and seagrass, with a carved owl face and front entrance opening. Made in Indonesia.

A considered garden gift

A thoughtful choice for someone who loves birds, natural materials or characterful garden décor. It suits a housewarming, a gardener’s birthday, or a small outdoor space that needs one warm, story-rich object.

Length31 cm
Width18.5 cm
Height16 cm
Weight3450 g

Material

Seagrass, Jempinis Wood

Ingredients

Seagrass

Common questions

Is this a working bird house or a decorative piece?
It is made as a bird house with a front opening for visiting garden birds, while the carved owl face gives it a strong decorative presence.
Will the colour stay exactly the same outdoors?
Natural wood and seagrass can weather with exposure, so expect the surface to develop a softer, more aged look over time.