Navajo Kachina, "Gray Owl", Artist Signed, B. Begay
$95.00
Identified on the base as "Gray Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.
Identified on the base as "Gray Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.
Identified on the base as "Gray Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.
Based on the design and embellishments, I believe the piece is intended to represent the Hopi, Mongwu, Kachina. In Hopi and Zuni spiritual culture, the Owl (Mongwu) signifies intelligence and wisdom, excellence in hunting and the ability to see things others cannot. His presence is said to destroy rodents and others that may harm crops and destroy food stores. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and what is possibly meant to be a knife in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted gray with white accents, face and feet are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with a small shell.
This kachina stands approx. 9 inches tall from the base to the top of the feather ears; the widest point is across the arms and measures approx. 2 5/8 inches across, front to back the is approx. 2 1/2 inches. The base is approx. 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The Kachina is in good condition, the colors are clear and crisp, there is loss to the sueded leather of the left boot and the feathered ears show evidence of age. Please refer to photos for full perspective.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this beautiful piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
PLEASE NOTE: These kachinas are fragile, because of this we cannot guarantee there will not be some small loss to feathers or other very fragile accents. We do our best to pack them well, but even with the best packing, small pieces can break. If you are purchasing kachinas please keep this in mind.