Faye Quandelacy (d): Turquoise, Corn Maiden Hiram Peynetsa The play of hues ranging

The play of hues ranging from blue and green to gold and purple creates this ethereal glow that seems to radiate from within the bear

making each piece truly unique

Length 2" X Width 1 7/8" X Height 3 1/4"

This adorable little sitting bear created by Prudencia and Vernon exhibits elegance and uniqueness

Length 1 1/4" X Width 5/8" X Height 5/8"

Faye Quandelacy (d): Turquoise, Corn Maiden Hiram Peynetsa The play of hues rangingQuan de lacy 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