Nov 19, 2017
The Bird of Happiness by Alexandra Via Flickr: The Bird of Happiness is the traditional North Russian wooden toy, carved in the shape of a bird.
The Bird of Happiness is made without glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird’s wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them, also found in other products of the North Russian handicraft.
The amulet is usually made of pine, fir, spruce, or Siberian cedar. It is suspended inside a house, guarding the family hearth and well-being.