Description

Depicting an owl, this fun kachina dol was carved by hand by Navajo artist Victor Abeita.  The owl stands on one leg atop a round cottonwood base, the opposite leg lifted and bent at the knee, as if taking a large step forward.  It holds brown and white feathers in each hand, its wrists wrapped in cream leather accented with black felt and turquoise pieces.  The owl’s head, shoulders. and ankles are covered in white fur, with the top of its head finished with black, brown and white feathers, the black feathers cascading down the back of the head.  The owl is finished with protruding eyes and beak painted yellow and black, while black felt and white leather surround the waist, accented with turquoise and silver.  The owl is said to be beneficial to agriculture because of his destruction to rodents, and to symbolize intelligence and wisdom. 14 1/2″ tall x 6 3/4″ wide x 5 1/2″ deep.