Lou-cio

Randy took a mother of pearl shell and transformed it into an exquisite olla maiden fetish. The shimmering iridescent surface of the shell adds to the overall design, making it truly captivating to behold. This carving shows Lucio's deep understanding of Zuni folklore and reverence for the spiritual significance that these maidens hold in our culture. It's such a pleasure to see artists like Lucio preserving and reimagining traditional art forms while simultaneously infusing their own unique style and vision into their work.

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