Wide Mouthed, Pink Skinned Bill Ward Folk Art Head Signed heavy load with the only flaw a

with the only flaw a dark spot on one side toward the rear

This swan very much reminds me of an old iron carnival shooting target

So many context in which this could be great

and which pulls all the way out

You know I love a punch paper embroidery

Wide Mouthed, Pink Skinned Bill Ward Folk Art Head Signed heavy load with the only flaw aI've found nothing about the Bill Ward who signed this, but a pretty great carved head I think it is, reminding me some of the work of Ernie Richardson (Damascus, VA) and with a bit of Shields Landon Jones about it, too especially the very wide mouth! Very pink skin, very blue eyes, and with an intensity and complexity of expression that feels very of the moment to me. 7 3 8 x 3 3 4 x 3 1 2 d. 2nd half 20th c. Signed on the underside and in very good