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Vintage 12" Navajo 'Owl' Kachina by S. Nelson

  Lot # J143
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Lot # J143
System ID # 15171735
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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"