Navajo Kachina, "Sun Rise Owl", Signed by Artist B. Begay
$135.00
Identified on the base as "Sun Rise Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay. This artist is an established and recognized artist, other examples of his pieces can be found on the internet.
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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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 "Sun Rise Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay. This artist is an established and recognized artist, other examples of his pieces can be found on the internet.
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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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 "Sun Rise Owl", this very nice Kachina was hand made from Cotton Wood, painted, decorated and signed by the Navajo artist, B. Begay. This artist is an established and recognized artist, other examples of his pieces can be found on the internet.
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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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. During ceremonial dances this kachina also watches over the clowns, if they become rude or unruly, he will whip them with reeds. The motif the artist chose for this kachina include a bow and arrow in one hand and extra arrows in the other, suggestions of prowess as a hunter. Soft split leather drops hang from the wrists for use in disciplining the clowns. The colors used in creating the piece are light, the body is painted light brown with white accents, the hands are detailed, and the dancer wears a painted turquoise ring on each hand. The face, back and legs are covered in light gray rabbit fur. There is a belted leather skirt painted in colors of red, turquoise, white and black, accented with three small shells. The owls' ears are formed of feathers, the painted wooden eyes bulge from the face, signifying sight that sees beyond what others can, the beak is nicely painted.
This kachina stands approx. 9 1/4 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. 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.