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Ravenari — White-Nosed Coati as Totem

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Description White Nosed Coati (Pizote / Antoon)
Nasua narica

The white-nosed coati/coatimundi, also known as the pizote, is a member of the raccoon family found in wooded areas within the lower end of North America, and the upper end of South America. They have flexible long, sensitive, white-tipped noses, which, along with their sharp claws; assist in their omnivorous diet; they are particularly fond of fruit. It is diurnal in its habits. When walking, it holds its tail upright in a distinct position. The white-nosed coati is an excellent terrestrial hunter, but is also a competent swimmer and climber, and tend to sleep in trees. Males are solitary by nature, females travel in packs with offspring. They are adaptable to human presence, very intelligent, and have been easily domesticated.

As a totem animal

Looking after others, being generous with your time and space, foraging, finding wisdom in unexpected places, being highly adaptable, sniffing out the truth, accepting the imposing presence of others, integration and assimilation, physical play.

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$85 USD
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint
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Comments: 18

ariieve [2016-01-03 08:19:21 +0000 UTC]

love this! Ive always loved coati, ive even seen some in the wild when visiting costa rica as a kid. Perhaps they are my totem, going by your description its pretty accurate of me. 

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Ravenari In reply to ariieve [2016-01-13 11:28:29 +0000 UTC]

That's so awesome that you've seen them in the wild, I would love to see them one day, they seem such incredible creatures

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Draconicat [2010-05-12 09:02:23 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful!

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Ladyclock [2009-12-12 05:33:56 +0000 UTC]

I love it beautiful as always.

Hey, if they make good pets, can I have one? ^_^

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Ravenari In reply to Ladyclock [2009-12-13 08:54:34 +0000 UTC]

I don't know, but I wouldn't mind one either. *g*

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LaylaTheBlackCheetah [2009-12-10 00:22:49 +0000 UTC]

I love it! The light colors give of a clam feeling, The colors really fit the totem. Well done

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Ravenari In reply to LaylaTheBlackCheetah [2009-12-13 08:55:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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LaylaTheBlackCheetah In reply to Ravenari [2009-12-13 17:05:39 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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tigressmin [2009-12-09 20:32:10 +0000 UTC]

It feels like he is smiling. ^-^

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Ravenari In reply to tigressmin [2009-12-10 00:29:15 +0000 UTC]

he is smiling, he's about to offer you a cup of tea.

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tigressmin In reply to Ravenari [2009-12-10 02:02:28 +0000 UTC]

Yay, tea! ^_^ I love tea, but what type might he have to offer? :3

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Valvador [2009-12-09 17:15:09 +0000 UTC]

I like this one too!

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Ravenari In reply to Valvador [2009-12-10 00:28:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Valvador In reply to Ravenari [2009-12-10 07:13:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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KathyHenderson-Green [2009-12-09 14:53:53 +0000 UTC]

REally nice job.

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Ravenari In reply to KathyHenderson-Green [2009-12-10 00:28:56 +0000 UTC]

thank you.

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OctodogPhotography [2009-12-09 08:11:21 +0000 UTC]

I adore how this is sort of... stylised, if you understand my meaning. Lovely as always.

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Ravenari In reply to OctodogPhotography [2009-12-09 14:28:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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