Unique "One of a kind" realistic sculpture of the African Gray parrot.
Carved in Alder wood, the artist uses various shades of gray,
red, black, white and yellow staining - lacquer finish.

The branch, torched and finished
in hand rubbed Tung Oil along with the Alder wood base.

The feather detailing, so realistic that visitors have mistaken
the sculpture for a real African Gray.

The African Gray learns its surroundings by the characteristic "stare".

This sculpture, a gift to our webmaster / graphic designer,
a memorium for the loss of his twenty year companion, Gabby.

African Gray's, masters of mimicking sounds, from a squeaky
hinge to the microwave timer beep; consideered the
"best talkers" of the parrot species, learning names and sayings easily.

Whistling, another of their amazing talents, Gabby often engaged
in "whistle-offs" until the person could not repeat it. When
defeat was admitted, she laughed sardonically.

This sculpture resides in the Sierra Foothills of California.
 
Felt under the base prevents scratching of a surface.

All sculptures ship in a custom heavyweight box, wrapped in bubble pack
and stretch wrap, suspended in Styrofoam loose fill.

 All pieces ship UPS Ground Insured within the U.S. mainland, lower 48 states.

Free shipping

Signed and dated by the artist.
© Richard Vest

Please note: As each sculpture is an original hand carved piece, the grain and
wood tones may vary from the photos herein.
Every new carving will have its own personality and expression,
 making your sculpture unique and one of a kind.

 • All sculptures are  suitable for indoor display only  •