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Vintage 12" Navajo 'Owl' Kachina by S. Nelson
- Sold Winning Bid: $65.00
- 21 Bid(s) View Bid History
- High Bidder: tlhilton
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Lot # J143
System ID # 15171735
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Description
Vintage 12" Navajo 'Owl' Kachina By S. Nelson
- Signed, Hand Carved, Hand Painted
- Wood, Leather, Feathers, Fur, Shell, Yarn
- Purchased From Oñate Gift Shop
The Owl (Mongwu) is the leader of the warrior Katsinam and brings the whippers to the summer dances. He is called upon to discipline the clowns for their non-Hopi behavior. The Owl appears at more than one ceremony, and in different ones at different Mesas. He appears in the Mixed Katsina Dance and in some ordinary dances. At First Mesa, he takes part in the Bean Dance (Powamuya) and in the Water Serpent ceremony. He is considered a sorcerer. The Owl Kachina is wise and very intelligent and acts as an advisor.
Condition:
Age Appropriate Wear, Right Hand Damaged
Size:
12" X 6" X 5"