These are very sweet little sandpipers, but something about them disappoints. The tag explains how they are tediously hand-carved, but to me, they would each be slightly different  in character if that were the case. They are all EXACTLY the same, making them appear lower quality than a handmade piece. Overall they are cute, but each time I look at them I’m a little sad they couldn’t have had a bit more personality. Even their paint markings and little legs are all exactly the same.. to me they look mass-produced and not very authentic. I’ll keep them but they don’t make me smile like I thought they would.