Wooden Eared Owl Toy – Montessori & Waldorf – Handmade

This toy is not just a plaything, it's also a way for children to learn about the amazing species of birds that inhabit our planet. The design of this toy is inspired by real-life Eared Owls, giving it a unique and authentic look that will delight children and adults alike. The detailed bird figurine is carefully crafted and painted by Noelino artists, using non-toxic colors that are safe for children to play with. The toy is made with soul, mind, and hands, ensuring that each piece is crafte

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. Pairs with our wooden trees and nature table accessories. Browse the full Animals & Birds range.

Height: 7 cm ; Width: 3.6 cm ; Depth 3.6 cm (2.76 x 1.42 x 1.42 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.

Realistic woodland animal figurines are among the most developmentally valuable toys a child can own. Without a fixed use or prescribed story, they invite children to observe, imagine and narrate — building language, empathy and a quiet attentiveness to the natural world. Research shows that open-ended, child-led play builds narrative thinking and emotional intelligence more effectively than toys with a prescribed use.