Faye Quandelacy (d): Turquoise, Corn Maiden Ernie Mackel bringing the intricately crafted details

bringing the intricately crafted details to life

and majesty associated with bears in nature

Turquoise reminds us of the sky and water the beauty and peace it brings to our hearts along with inner strength and protection

Length 2 1/2" X Width 1 1/2" X Height 1/2"

channeling an aura of strength and allure

Faye Quandelacy (d): Turquoise, Corn Maiden Ernie Mackel bringing the intricately crafted detailsQuan 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