Antler Bird, Horned Owl by Lewis Malie

A cream and prominent gray rather large horned owl with pin point jet pigment inlaid eyes carved by Lewis Malie with lines incised all around them. Lewis placed the porous gray bone marrow area on the top and back of the owl's neck as well as under the face and on the chest. There are simply incised feather rows on the wings and tail and talons carved in low relief on the owl's perch. Note that part of the outer shell has been left on the base, on the beak and plumicorns as well as on the high points of the wings and tail. 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: Lewis Malie (signed) Size: 1 in. wide x 2-1/8 in. long x 2-7/8 in. tall #64456