Danette Laate: Mother of Pearl, Owl Garrick Acque Length 2 7/8" X Width

Length 2 7/8" X Width 1/2" X Height 7/8"

Its eyes are inlaid with turquoise

This unique combination of nature in the form of a wild animal and the elegance of the marble creates an interesting contrast

Because of her relative small size and limited scope of territory

It's as if the colors come alive

Danette Laate: Mother of Pearl, Owl Garrick Acque Length 2 7/8" X WidthWe ah key Owl (Muhukwi): Owls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) medicine. Owls ability to do this reminds us of the importance of both worlds: the physical as well as the spiritual, perhaps the known and the unknown. Our willingness and courage to transform the unknown in ourselves into the known is a true source of wisdom. The Zuni Pueblo people call the owl the Night Grandfather because he does his work at night.