Zuni Corn Maidens represent the physical and spiritual embodiment of Creation. Corn represents their gift of Life-Giving sustenance. They symbolize Vitality, Fertility and Abundance. Their connection to Nature marks the cycles of Planting and Harvest. The Multi-Color Corn Maiden represents the Universe and she has the Sense of Perspective. Her ability to Foster Growth allows one to Learn from Life's Lessons and face challenges with the Strength of Wisdom. A Zuni Corn Maiden with ceremonial headdress, hand carved from a single piece of Elk Antler. Her headdress is expertly incised and inlaid with red Mediterranean Coral. The hair is perfectly detailed. Her eyes are inlaid with Black Jet pigment and a red Mediterranean Coral mouth. A single stone of Sleeping Beauty turquoise showcases her necklace. She has corn kernels are inlaid with blue Lapis, Sleeping Beauty turquoise and black Pen Shell. Her shawl is inlaid with Mediterranean Coral detailed with an incised pattern. The designs of dragonflies are inlaid with Black Jet pigment and stars inlaid with Red Pipestone pigment. The fringe detail is burnished for contrast. Artist: Troy Sice Signed: Troy Sice Zuni NM 10/2025 About: 1-3/4"T x 5/8"W x 1/2"D Item# 1719
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