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Artist unidentified, “Carved Owl on Perch,” United States, 1890, Paint on wood, nails, 14 1/4 ×…
Carved Owl on Perch
Artist unidentified, “Carved Owl on Perch,” United States, 1890, Paint on wood, nails, 14 1/4 ×…
Artist unidentified, “Carved Owl on Perch,” United States, 1890, Paint on wood, nails, 14 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 2 1/4 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Susan Payne, 1985.39.2.
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Carved Owl on Perch

Artist
Place/RegionUnited States
Date1890
MediumPaint on wood, nails
Dimensions14 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 2 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Susan Payne
Accession number1985.39.2
ClassificationSculpture
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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