Owl on Tree189017 1/8 × 7 1/16 × 3"Traces of paint on wood, nailsGift of Susan Payne1985.39.10Wood owl carved in low relief nailed to natural gnarled driftwood and mounted on semicircular section of log. Flat, round head with pointed chip carved ears attached to inverted tear drop shaped torso. Two incised lines indicate wings. Incised round eyes either side of slightly raised beak in form of inverted triangle. Remains of grayish/white paint. Mounted on driftwood with single nail 4" from B of torso, nail protruding through back. The whole mounted on log cut in half lenghtwise to form stable base.1529521050Artist unidentifiedSculptureThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. United StatesConnecticutThree Dimensional WorksAnimalsObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgOwls are the natural enemy of a variety of birds, especially crows. Farmers used the decoys from the late 19th century through the early 20th century to protect their cornfields, although the use of the scarecrow was most common. This example was found in the window of a farm belonging to T.A. Bishop in Connecticut.18901890 1985 39 1 AnimalsObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgOwls are the natural enemy of a variety of birds, especially crows. Farmers used the decoys from the late 19th century through the early 20th century to protect their cornfields, although the use of the scarecrow was most common. This example was found in the window of a farm belonging to T.A. Bishop in Connecticut.