Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk yarn spinning especially that striped skirt

especially that striped skirt

and though made of wood one really wants to snuggle him

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I believe this wonderful old carved and painted heavy wood puppet head

Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk yarn spinning especially that striped skirtI believe it was likely a burning tool that was used to render this wide eyed owl on fungus conk making it feel more as if this owl is emerging from within than imposed on top, which, in addition to the super folkiness of the owl itself, is what I really like about it. Very owl like and even a little haunting, with a bit of a feel of a cave painting! 6 3 8" w x 5 1 4" t x 2 1 8" d and in good condition, perhaps with a little loss to the rim bottom of