Lee-kya

The owl sits upright, compact and dignified, its wings folded close to the body. The posture is alert but calm, as if perched in quiet observation. The carving emphasizes the bird’s rounded head and forward-facing gaze—hallmarks of the owl’s symbolic association with vision and wisdom. Its eyes are inlaid with vivid turquoise, lending a piercing brilliance to the face. The turquoise stands out sharply against the grey stone, giving the owl a soulfully intelligent and almost mystical presence. Surrounding the eyes is a delicate inlay of penn shell—dark, iridescent, and subtle—carefully placed to enhance the feathered contours of the face. The penn shell’s natural shimmer adds depth and refinement, echoing the concentric rings of an owl’s facial disc and highlighting the watchful intensity of its gaze.

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 1 1/2" X Width 7/8" X Height 1 5/8" Purchased