Ostrich Bird Collectible Wooden Toy – Montessori & Waldorf

Using sustainably harvested wood and safe, water‑based paints, each piece reflects the mindful craftsmanship central to Waldorf and Montessori philosophies. Its hand‑painted finish adds subtle differences in texture and tone, giving every ostrich its own quiet character. The figure’s clean lines and natural palette encourage kids to invent scenes: from roaming the plains to joining a parade of other wooden animals. Because it’s designed for open‑ended play, it helps develop imagination, story

Each piece is carved from a single block of solid ash wood, hand-sanded and painted in layers. The finish is olive oil: natural, protective and gentle on the wood grain. No plastic components. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects.

Open-ended wooden figurines work best when children are given time, space and freedom to direct their own play. There is no right way to use them — they become whatever the child needs them to be.

Part of our Realistic Animals & Birds collection. Explore our complete bird range or pair with our water and river playscapes.

Height: 13 cm ; Width: 9.4 cm ; Depth 4.2 cm (5.12 x 3.70 x 1.65 inches)

Solid ash wood. Hand-painted with water-based, non-toxic paints in multiple layers. Finished with olive oil. No plastic components. EN71 certified. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects. Each piece is unique.

Open-ended wooden figurines are among the most developmentally rich toys a child can own. Without fixed rules or a prescribed story, they invite children to invent, narrate and explore — building narrative thinking, emotional intelligence and creative confidence. These pieces are handmade, beautiful and built to last — teaching children, by example, that the things around us deserve to be treated with care.