Great Horned Owl Painted Ceramic Bird Guatemala (9" x 6.5")

This ceramic Great Horned Owl is made using locally dug earthenware clay. This is hand formed and pit fired. The fired bird is then dipped in a slip of paster-of-paris to smooth out the form’s surface and then carefully hand painted. The final step includes dipping in a wax to coat the bird and protect the painted surface. The bird has wire legs that may be adjusted and allows the bird to stand secure. NOTE: Please allow for differences as each bird is hand formed. Differences include position of the head. This is  a large bird. Signed by the Morales family of artists.  Fragile. Weight: approx 1.6 lb