Native American Navajo Carved Hopi Owl Warrior Katsina Doll by Raymond Chee
Owl (Mongwu) is beneficial to agriculture because he destroys harmful rodents. He symbolizes intelligence, wisdom, and a good hunt. The Owl (Mongwu) is the leader of the warrior Katsinam and appears in the Mixed Dances. He is best known for his interactions with the Clown Dancers. He watches the Clown Dancers poor behavior with strong disapproval. When the Clown Dancers are finished performing, the Owl Kachina whips them with yucca blades to punish them for their non-Hopi behavior. Raymond Chee is one of the best carvers and this Owl example of his talent. Click on numbered boxes below image for additional views.
