San-chez

Let me tell you, it is an absolute masterpiece! The level of detail in the carving is mind-blowing. Every curve and fine line brings out the beauty in the corn maiden. And can we talk about the material? Calcite? That's some top-notch choice right there. It gives the Maiden this gorgeous translucent quality, almost like it's glowing from within. Honestly, I could stare at this beautiful piece for hours, just getting lost in all the details. It's truly a work of art that deserves to be admired and appreciated by anyone lucky enough to lay eyes on it.

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 1 1/4" X Height 2 3/4" Donated