Vintage Mauritius Pine Wood Display Piece with Dodo Bird Design Tan Color 8”x11”

In Great condition No chips, No Cracks, No Nicks This piece was purchased in 1981 while on vacation. See listing for measurement details. Enhance your space with this handcrafted souvenir display from Mauritius, crafted from natural Pine wood and featuring an intricate engraved cutout Dodo bird. The unique silhouette adds a touch of special charm, making it a perfect addition to any room. Ideal for showcasing your favorite items while adding a decorative element to your walls. Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon (Cargados Carajos shoals). The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius. The Dodo birds closest relative was the also-extinct and flightless Rodrigues solitaire. The two formed the subtribe Raphina, a clade of extinct flightless birds that were a part of the family which includes pigeons and doves. This piece was purchased in 1981 while on vacation. See listing for measurement details. 6-7-26