Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl trumpet shaped irregularities in the gray stone

irregularities in the gray stone

the weirder the face the better

3 1/2” w x 3 3/16” t

nicely framed in an antique gold painted wooden frame

I am pretty certain it is Penobscot (Maine Native)

Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl trumpet shaped irregularities in the gray stoneA lot of soul in this one I think, looking a bit as if carrying the weight of the world on its shoulders. With a nice, craggily carved surface, perfectly enhanced by the dark gray paint, with yellow for the eyes and talons. Of a good scale and with a great presence, unfolding across 360 degrees. 7" t x 4" w x approx 4" d; 3 1 2" x 3 7 8" at base. Very good condition, second half 20th century I believe. Stands sturdy and flush.