Wide Mouthed, Pink Skinned Bill Ward Folk Art Head Signed fish pattern I think they're just so

I think they're just so pretty and super satisfying to carry around

I believe this one likely dates to the first half of the 20th century and was made by a member of the Sámi or Saami culture

4" tall by 2" wide

Letters about 3/4” tall

Wide Mouthed, Pink Skinned Bill Ward Folk Art Head Signed fish pattern I think they're just soI've found nothing about the Bill Ward who signed this, but a pretty great carved head I think it is, reminding me some of the work of Ernie Richardson (Damascus, VA) and with a bit of Shields Landon Jones about it, too especially the very wide mouth! Very pink skin, very blue eyes, and with an intensity and complexity of expression that feels very of the moment to me. 7 3 8 x 3 3 4 x 3 1 2 d. 2nd half 20th c. Signed on the underside and in very good