Description
A small swarm caught mid-flight: this cluster of hand-carved wooden bees is mounted directly onto a raw, gnarled piece of parasite wood, its pitted surface and dark hollows left exactly as the wood grew. Each bee is carved with fine banding on the body and thin wings shaped to catch the light, with delicate wire antennae giving them a surprisingly lively, almost trembling presence as they cling to the burl.
Parasite wood forms as a dense growth on a host tree and often outlasts the tree itself, which means every base carries its own knots, cavities, and flowing grain lines — no two are shaped the same way twice. Because the artisan carves and fits each bee to work with the particular contours of that one piece of wood, you’ll notice small differences in how the swarm sits and clusters from piece to piece, a natural result of hand-fitting rather than a flaw to worry about.
It’s an unusual, conversation-starting piece for anyone drawn to naturalist curiosities or woodland-inspired decor — a good option if you’re looking for something more distinctive than another generic desk ornament for a nature-loving friend or a home office shelf.
The Artisan’s Mark
The gnarled base of each piece is genuine parasite wood – a dense, naturally-formed growth that develops on host trees and survives long after the tree itself decays. The artisan carves and mounts each figure to fit its own unique piece of wood. This means every item is one-of-a-kind before a single cut is even made.
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