Three Owls

Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007)

Ojibwa Nation

c. 1960s
Acrylic on paper
21″ x 29″

An owl represents a bird of wisdom, intuition, magic and prophecy. Owls are often seen as messengers. Some healers call upon the owl for insight into the truth of ill-intent. Above the owls we see lines of power radiating from their bodies. The variations in length and intensity indicate the quality of power. The circles divided in half are connected to the main image by the power lines and represent dualities present in the world.

Location: Executive Suite, Frank Holmes Centre, Huron University