An article of manufacture adapted to swing from a supporting structure, such as a tree limb or a post, and a method of providing the appearance of a figure in a hammock is provided. The article includes a base member formed in the shape of a hammock, having an arcuate shape in which a body in the shape of a figure, such as an animal, is positioned. The base member has an attachment mechanism on each end thereof which functionally engages a swing element for suspending the article from the supporting structure. The swing element, such as a rope, cord or metal cable, passes through each of the attachment mechanisms to permit swinging movement of the article and, along with the base and body, provide the appearance of a figure in a hammock