A fierce hunter defends his territory. The impact of habitat loss has worsened by competition with barred owls for prey and habitat.
Zuni beliefs of carving animals help a species thrive.
A wonderful carving of a spotted owl with eyes of dark Black Pen Shell and a beak of Gold Mother of Pearl. The head and chest are incised as well as the wings with burnishing to give color and detail.
Owl medicine is the protector of the home and village. He sees the unseen and can look into the future.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice Zuni copyright 2025
About: 1 3/4"t by 5/8"w by 1/2"d
Item# 1635