Weaving Spiders Come Not Here

An interpretation of this plaque, found on the outer walls of the Bohemian Club in San Francisco: [link]

The phrase, "weaving spiders come not here", can be approximated as meaning "no scheming or negativity in our secret club please". The owl is a symbol of great wisdom.

I have always been very interested in conspiracy theories and secret societies. The Bohemian Grove is one such "secret" society whose members are comprised of some of the most powerful men in the United States. To read more about this fascinating elite society, go here: [link]

Scratchboard, watercolor, and digital (about 5-10% digital correction that was required because this particular board suffered damage and scuffs). About 12x12 inches.