Call of the Night 800mmx600mm $5,800 SOLD
Our iconic native owl the Ruru. This paintings moody atmosphere was inspired by the haunting call of this cute little owl.
In Māori tradition this nocturnal bird of prey was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night. Although the more-pork or ruru call was thought to be a good sign, the high pitched, piercing, ‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events.
In Māori tradition this nocturnal bird of prey was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night. Although the more-pork or ruru call was thought to be a good sign, the high pitched, piercing, ‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events.
