Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Owl minimalist heads to the ground amidst

heads to the ground amidst green grass and pink flowers

9 1/8" x 7" x 1 1/2"

I would guess it was made in the mid-20th century and believe it was made in Benin

I love this wonderfully creepy-cheerful

Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden Stoneware Owl minimalist heads to the ground amidstThis charming little stoneware owl is one in a trio designed by Edvard Lindahl for Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s. Lindahl (1907 1986 ) was a cartoonist, set designer, illustrator, sculptor and woodcarver. In the 1960's, Lindahl did work for both Rrstrand and Gustavsberg. He made drawings of stoneware for Rrstrand, and his well known owls made at the Gustavsberg Studio. His art is represented at the National Museum and Malm and Eskilstuna Museums.