San-chez

The smooth and lustrous mother of pearl forming the elegant figure of a corn maiden, delicately etched and intricately carved to capture every detail. The craftsmanship is just jaw-dropping! And then come the inlays - tiny, vibrant gemstones creating a striking contrast against the pearly backdrop. The combination of the natural beauty of the mother of pearl and the colorful stones is simply mesmerizing. 

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 1/4" X Width 3/8" X Height 2 5/8"