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Product code: 2048 Categories: Fetishes, Maidens$120.00
1 in stock
Description
The Corn Maiden is an important figure in Pueblo culture, bringing a good harvest to feed the people. Zuni artist Stuart Quandelacy made this beautiful Corn Maiden fetish is made out of Turquoise. The carving is double sided, and one maiden is carrying an olla. The fetish is also inlaid with Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl Shell. The Maiden’s hair and body is delicately etched, as well as, dragonflies on her dress. Signed.
1 3/4” tall x 1 1/4” long x 3/4″ wide
Artist card included
Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people. Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture. Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to collectors worldwide. With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own.
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Weight | 1 lbs |
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