Folk-Art Style Cardinal Christmas Ornament Figurine

This item is a decorative Christmas figurine in the shape of a stylized cardinal, likely constructed from cast resin or a composite material with a textured 'carved wood' finish. The bird features a vibrant red painted body adorned with hand-painted evergreen sprigs, red berries, and a central pinecone motif enhanced with subtle gold glitter. It stands on two long, thin legs made of dark-toned bent wire, ending in coiled circular feet that provide stability. The tail and a whimsical top-crest are also fashioned from bent red wire loops. A small gold metallic string is attached to a metal eyelet on its back, indicating it can function as both a hanging ornament or a tabletop decoration. The piece exhibits a folk-art aesthetic reminiscent of brands like Jim Shore or Heartwood Creek, characterized by blocky, chiseled textures. Condition-wise, it appears in good vintage or contemporary condition with minor paint rubbing on the high points of the 'carved' texture, contributing to a rustic patina. No maker's marks are visible in the current view, but it represents late 20th or early 21st-century holiday seasonal decor.