Brian Yatsattie: Serpentine, Owl
Brian Yatsattie: Serpentine, Owl
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Serpentine is a beautiful stone that often has shades of green due to its high magnesium content. When you hold it in your hands, you can feel the smoothness of the serpentine and appreciate the craftsmanship that went into creating such a masterpiece.
Owl (Muhukwi): Owls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) medicine. Owl’s ability to do this reminds us of the importance of both worlds: the physical as well as the spiritual, perhaps the known and the unknown. Our willingness and courage to transform the unknown in ourselves into the known is a true source of wisdom. The Zuni Pueblo people call the owl “the Night Grandfather” because he does his work at night. Clairvoyant properties and uncovering deception have always been associated with Owl. Its connection with wisdom comes from Owl’s ability to discern that which cannot be “seen.”
Dimensions: Length 2 1/16" X Width 3/4" X Height 1 3/4" Donated