Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk yarn spinning I believe this wonderful old

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

which could hold a phone

She moved to New York in 1942 and became well known as a sculptor creating works in clay

NC-headquartered tobacco company (Chesterfields

Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk yarn spinning I believe this wonderful oldI 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