Standing on a circular pedestal, the Rashi Pencha, a wooden effigy of an owl, is an elegant creation of the Sutradhar tribe, masters of traditional woodcarving. This statue is carved out of a single block of wood, symbolizing balance and spiritual grounding in the design. An owl, Rashi Pencha, culturally and spiritually significant in folk-Indian traditions, is what this figure represents. Associated with wisdom, mysticism, and as a vehicle of the goddess Lakshmi, the owl frequently appears as a symbol in both tribal and rural iconography. The Sutradhar have brightly painted the owl's body with yellow, red, and black; each color possesses symbolic import. Yellow symbolizes a successful life and enlightenment, red is the manifestation of life's force and vigor, and black stands for the mystery of life and protection against malevolence.

The Sutradhar tribes are widely spread in West Bengal, where they were sculptors, Temple carvers, and storytellers in wood. They are the artisans who have been drawing together myth, tradition, and community through the art of visual communication. The owl effigy truly exemplifies their craftsmanship and is a cultural object expressing indigenous beliefs and narratives. The Rashi Pencha finds its uses in ceremonial contexts or as objects of protection in homes during auspicious ceremonies. Through such carvings, the Sutradhars uphold their tradition within India's richly woven fabric of tribal folk art.