Carlos Laate: Clay Pottery, Owl Fetish pot from its sharp claws to

from its sharp claws to its pointy snout

set in the bear's face

The vibrant orange-red hues of the apple coral give the eagle a lifelike appearance

bringing life to the stone and evoking a sense of admiration for these magnificent creatures

evoking a sense of primal energy and untamed beauty that leaves a lasting impression on all who behold it

Carlos Laate: Clay Pottery, Owl Fetish pot from its sharp claws toLa ah tee 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.