Bow-won-nee

Their stoic expressions and flawless features evoke a sense of ancient wisdom and ethereal beauty that is beyond compare. As you stand before this majestic carving, you can almost feel the weight of centuries upon them, each curve and line telling a story of time long past. These sister maidens are not merely statues, but guardians of a forgotten realm, frozen in time for eternity.

Maiden (kyatsik'i): All types of maidens are part of this collection: Corn Maiden, Grandmother Maiden, Butterfly Maiden, Maiden of Blue Corn, Maiden, etc.

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 1/4" X Height: 5" Purchased