15" diameter, moosehide, hand painted by Gitxsan artist Keith Morgan.
The owl is a significant family crest among the Gitxsan. There are many images carved on totem poles and illustrated on button blankets. Its large eyes and the ability to turn its head almost around are emphasized in the artwork. The artist, Keith Morgan belongs to the owl house.
The owl is believed to be able to travel between this world and the next world. It can bring messages from ancestors that have passed away. It is respected for its ability to see in the dark, to see things that we are unable to. Owls lives primarily at night, the spirit time.
