Bow-an-nee

The carving is compact and deliberate. The body is upright and watchful, wings folded neatly against its sides. Subtle feathering is suggested through the natural striations of the marble, with minimal tooling to preserve the raw beauty of the stone. The texture is polished to a soft luster, smooth to the touch yet retaining the organic character of its material. At the center of the owl’s face are its most arresting features: two inlaid turquoise eyes. Their brilliant blue-green shimmer stands in sharp contrast to the monochrome marble, imbuing the owl with an almost supernatural gaze. The eyes seem to glow, deep-set and calm, watching silently with eternal patience and clarity.

Owl (Muhukwi): Owls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) meaning. 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: 1 5/16" X Width: 5/8" X Height: 1 1/4" Purchased