Pay-nah

The use of mother of pearl shell gives the statue a beautiful iridescence that catches the light in a mesmerizing way. It's clear that a lot of time and effort went into creating this masterpiece, and it certainly pays off in the end result - a striking and beautiful representation of Colvin.

Corn Maiden (A:dow e:washdok'i) (kyatsik'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: 1/2" X Width: 1 " X Height: 2 1/2" Donated