Turquoise Bird, Horned Owl by Kateri Sanchez

A muted green colored turquoise horned owl with a grayish brown matrix and gold-lip and jet inlaid eyes carved by Kateri Sanchez. Katerie incised lines that radiate outwards from the eyes then she carved a ring around them in low relief, alowing the owl's bead and facial feather tufts to stand out. There are arcs carved on the wings and back to creatively infer feathers with vertical incised lines incised at the bottom of the wings and tai. The great horned owl is named for the tufts of feathers that sit on top of its head, called plumicorns. 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. Owls are messengers from the spirit realm - bringing wisdom, truth, and understanding of the mysteries of life. Artist: Kateri Sanchez (signed) Size: 1-3/4 in. wide x 5/8 in. deep x 1-1/2 in. tall #64258