Hopi Mucaias kachina - owl katsina - 40 cm - Pueblo art

Description

Hopi Mucaias kachina with impressive owl wings and colourful details. A powerful collectible that symbolises night protection and keen eyesight.

Origin & meaning
This Mucaias (Owl Katsina) comes from the Hopi tradition of the Pueblo peoples of Arizona. The owl is seen as a protector in the darkness, a guide with clear insight and a warner against danger. The large, carved wings and red bill are typical, as are the powerful colours green, yellow and red that symbolise protection, growth and life energy. The feather plume enhances the ritual character.

Dimensions
Height 40 cm (without springs), width 24 cm, depth 11 cm.
Provenance: Veilinghuis de Zwaan (2024).

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