Kenny Chavez: Abalone, Corn Maiden with Whirls
Kenny Chavez: Abalone, Corn Maiden with Whirls
Chavez
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 13/16" X Width 13/16" X Height 1 15/16" Donated
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