Flight Of Fancy | Harmony Kingdom Hornbill Treasure Jest

Hornbills are famous for their unusual nesting habits. When Mr. and Mrs. decide its time to have babys, the mother chooses a natural nesting cavity and then is sealed inside with a mixture mud and water, leaving a small slit for air and food. Dad’s job is to keep mom happy and well fed and his mate and chicks are completely dependent upon him at this time - if he is hunted or dies, the entire family will most likely not survive.

This private couple tacked up a “Do not disturb” sign on their tree. In case of pregnancy cravings, bags of crisps and chocolate bars abound. “Cotswold Wildlife Park” inscribed on a branch refers to a park where Great Indian Hornbills live. “Cuckoo 17.4.02” refers to the date that Peter observed a cuckoo, back in England after migrating. The artist’s signature mouse checks out the view from the nesting cavity.

• The Version One interior shows the gear used by a keeper to retrieve a feather. The infinity version interior shows hatching eggs.


• Artist: Peter Calvesbert


• Carving Date: 2002


• Edition: Version 1


• Status: Retired


• Dimensions: 1.9" long, 1.3" wide, 3.25" high


• Condition: Brand New | Acquired directly from Harmony Kingdom (Ball)


• Made in England

NOTE: The first two images are in-house stock photographs - the third (bagged) is of the actual piece you will receive.