Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk alabama history made to hold drill bits

made to hold drill bits

with the cumulative marks and notes and drawings of many different students spread across its surface on both sides

10" tall x 6" wide (across the arms) x 1 3/4" deep

7 5/8" t x 5 3/8" across at arms x 3/4" d

each different

Folk Art Pyrographed Owl on Fungus Conk alabama history made to hold drill bitsI 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