Soviet Filimonovo Clay Whistle Bird, Seregina Folk Art. sculptures Foreword by artist Adam Hughes

Foreword by artist Adam Hughes

10 (Tableware and kitchenware

57 (August 1968) — published by Grove Press

likely mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1960s)

Classic vintage style with intricate detailing

Soviet Filimonovo Clay Whistle Bird, Seregina Folk Art. sculptures Foreword by artist Adam HughesAuthentic Soviet era Filimonovo clay whistle figurine, hand painted in the traditional folk style of the Tula region. This example is attributed to artist O. A. Seregina and features a stylized bird form with two smaller birds in a basket base. Classic Filimonovo decoration with vibrant striped patterns in yellow, red, green, and orange. Original Soviet label remains attached to the base, indicating production in the early 1990s. A collectible piece