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Colvin crafted a stunning maiden wearing a delicate shawl with remarkable attention to detail. The shawl drapes elegantly over her shoulders and cascades down her back, giving the figure a sense of movement and grace. To add further beauty to the piece, Piena has incorporated inlaid turquoise dots that shimmer and catch the light, adding a pop of color and contrast against the pearly white surface. This combination of materials creates a striking visual effect that showcases Piena's mastery in carving and design.

Corn Maiden (A:dow e:washdok'i): In the Zuni Pueblo the three stages of woman are recognized as:

• Maiden, symbolizing potential
• Mother, the life giver
• Grandmother, the wise elder

Usually the maiden fetish will be emerging from corn (the corn maiden) or she will have whorls of hair on the side of her head, signifying that she has not had a child. The mother fetish also can be emerging from the corn (the corn mother) and she will have children with her or look pregnant. The grandmother usually has a shawl over her head and no corn represented on her body.

Dimensions: Length: 3/4" X Width: 3/4 " X Height: 2 1/4" Donated