Inez Ortiz was the sister of Virgil Ortiz and the mother of Lisa Holt.  She was well known for her whimsical figures and her animals storytellers.  This is one of her standing owl, which has four baby owls in its wings.  It is a charming piece and wonderfully painted with detail for the feathers.  The figure is painted with wild spinach (black) and red clay slip.  It is signed on the bottom.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.