5" White Owl by Joanasie Manning

This is an exquisite rendition of Canada’s famous Snowy Owl.
This Snowy Owl is a breathtaking white sculpture. Mysterious and bold. This is a true masterpiece by Joanasie Manning.

The tenacious exuberance of this piece is manifest in the contrast between the spectre of the white stone and the pale yellow inlaid eyes.

These eyes (made from caribou antler) are the main event. In true hunter style, they focus on your every movement. You are fixed in their gaze.

But for now, this avian predator is small and young. No obvious talons. No razor sharp beak. Hardly a threat.

The white marble is the perfect medium for this small body. The bird is relaxed and resting on the ground. The rich stone is polished into a warm but glossy finish. The light dances on this small powerful body.

Manning’s owls have made him internationally famous.

Inlayed eyes are his raison d’etre and his contribution to the Inuit art world.

Inlaying eyes requires patience and determination. It is a grueling technique that demands precision and obsessive dedication. Manning is one of the masters of the inlaid eye. The colour of the eyes and their perfect rendition are the reason

Manning’s owls are so sought after. The eyes are the life and soul of his sculptures.