Bow-won-nee 

The deep red hue of the jasper symbolizes passion, strength, and protection, while the shimmering penn shell eyes seem to follow you wherever you go, their gaze piercing through the veil of time. This exquisite carving is not just a mere object; it is a representation of ancient wisdom and untold stories waiting to be unraveled.

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: 1 1/16" X Width: 2 1/16" X Height: 5 1/4" Purchased