Antler Bird, Saw Whet by Troy Sice

We are so excited to present Troy Sice's exploration in owls. This is an antler Northern Saw Whet owl that Troy delivered to Sunshine Studio in late April of 2025. The bird has gold-lip and penn shell inlaid eyes and a dark mother-of-pearl inlaid beak. The top of the owl's head, the wings as well as the talons, tail and wing tips are all burnished. The saw-whet owl is a small owl native to North America. Saw-whet owls are one of the smallest owl species native to North America. They can be found in dense thickets, often at eye level, although they can also be found some 20 feet up. The Zuni believe the owl can see what others can not - they assist in helping to root out deception and they can get to the essence of true wisdom. It is common to feel spiritually activated when you see or hear an owl. They are messengers from the spirit realm - bringing wisdom, truth, and understanding of the mysteries of life. Artist: Troy Sice (signed) Size: 5/8 in. wide x 7/8 in. long x 1-1/2 in. tall #63589