zuni owl fetish
The owl is a universal symbol of wisdom and knowledge. In Zuni culture, fetishes of animals represent their spirits, carved in stone. The owl represents a protector of the home and the keeper of the night. The owl is considered perceptive an observant and can see what others cannot see. He possesses both wisdom and patientce and controls the dark side of nature.
Size of carving 40 mm x 20.5 mm. Picasso marble.
Focus stack (22 images) Shot with two off-camera strobes (Godox AD200Pro/Godox XPro II L trigger). Flash A camera right, 45 degrees, 20 degrees above table surface, modified with two MagMod MagGrids. Flash B camera left at 45 degrees, level with top of subject, modified with MagMod MagSnoot to illuminate left side of subject.
Shot for Flickr Friday, theme - knowledge
zuni owl fetish
The owl is a universal symbol of wisdom and knowledge. In Zuni culture, fetishes of animals represent their spirits, carved in stone. The owl represents a protector of the home and the keeper of the night. The owl is considered perceptive an observant and can see what others cannot see. He possesses both wisdom and patientce and controls the dark side of nature.
Size of carving 40 mm x 20.5 mm. Picasso marble.
Focus stack (22 images) Shot with two off-camera strobes (Godox AD200Pro/Godox XPro II L trigger). Flash A camera right, 45 degrees, 20 degrees above table surface, modified with two MagMod MagGrids. Flash B camera left at 45 degrees, level with top of subject, modified with MagMod MagSnoot to illuminate left side of subject.
Shot for Flickr Friday, theme - knowledge