Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk matte green vase based on the planes themselves

based on the planes themselves

This would be great hanging in the kitchen for keeping a grocery or to do list

I think these were made for lab use and to withstand very high heats

really a great face

I believe it dates to the 1940s

Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk matte green vase based on the planes themselvesI 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