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Songbird Flipbook Machine

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Songbird Flipbook Machine
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The Purple-Throated Euphonia Songbird is a jewel of the avian world with its striking plumage, attracting admirers with its captivating sweet song. This special songbird not only enchants with its beauty and music but also serves as a vital seed disperser, aiding in the regrowth and vitality of the Amazon forest ecosystem.

Commissioned by the prestigious Art in Embassies U.S. Department of State program, and working with the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay, siblings Sheila and J. C. Fontanive have created a special limited edition for collectors. The first of these editions are on permanent display at the U.S. Embassy in Asunción, Paraguay.

Created in 2021 by artist J. C. Fontanive, each Flipbook Machine is handmade in his New York City studio. It features archival inkjet print on acid-free paper, stainless steel, bearings, and motor. It's perfect for display on various surfaces. Enjoy up to 72 hours of continuous operation with a single micro USB charge.

This artwork embodies J. C. Fontanive’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece includes a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its value and provenance.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora ★★★★★

The flip animation is genuinely smooth, no jitter between pages at all. The euphonias purple throat coloring really pops against the green. Its been sitting on my desk for a week and I still flip through it when I need a minute.

Alexander L. ★★★★★

I picked this up expecting a cute desk toy and ended up watching it on loop for way longer than I'd admit. The purple-throated euphonia's plumage looks genuinely striking as the pages flip, and it's a nice little mood booster between meetings.

Hazel E. ★★★★★

The way the pages flick through makes the purple throat really flash as the bird turns. I've had it on my desk for a week and keep flipping it when I'm on calls. The song detail in the last frames is what sold me.

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