Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl trumpet shaped or mythical creature

or mythical creature

or just feel good to hold on to--so I thought I might start occasionally listing a group of few little things together as one thing

irregularities in the gray stone

the weirder the face the better

and the interior enamel is in near perfect condition

Soulful and Expressive Carved and Painted Owl trumpet shaped or mythical creatureA 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.