Owl Pencil Cup

Mayan art often depicts the owl. As birds of prey, they are characterized as nocturnal predators. In the Mayan belief system, the night, the darkness and death are connected, so it isn’t surprising that

the owl has been associated with dark forces, and as a manifestation of the god of death.

Our pencil cup shows a low relief carving of a stylized owl and is elegantly finished in gilt. A perfect addition to any desk.