Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl tramp art sculpture and they produced a lot

and they produced a lot

and though a devout Catholic surely no saint

This breaks my heart

(archival mat behind it)

Clapsticks or "clappers" are used to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants

Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl tramp art sculpture and they produced a lotA 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.