Calbert Bowannie: Picasso, Owl Annette Tsikewa A Bobcat carved from banded

A Bobcat carved from banded onyx is not just an art piece

a symbol of transformation and rebirth that commands attention and respect in equal measure

the bulging eyes

Dimensions: Length: 3 5/8" X Width: 4 3/4" X Height: 3 1/4" Purchased

Calbert Bowannie: Picasso, Owl Annette Tsikewa A Bobcat carved from bandedBow an nee The carving is compact and deliberate. The body is upright and watchful, wings folded neatly against its sides. Subtle feathering is suggested through the natural striations of the marble, with minimal tooling to preserve the raw beauty of the stone. The texture is polished to a soft luster, smooth to the touch yet retaining the organic character of its material. At the center of the owls face are its most arresting features: two inlaid