Vivella Cheama: Fishrock, Angel Corn Maiden Lena Boone Length 3 3/4" X Width

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

The natural patterns and textures of the stone lend a sense of realism to the carving

This carving undoubtedly evokes admiration for nature's wonders while preserving traditional craftsmanship techniques for generations to come

It's as if they're frozen in time

while the piercing turquoise eyes seem to gaze into your very soul with a knowing and transcendent presence

Vivella Cheama: Fishrock, Angel Corn Maiden Lena Boone Length 3 3/4" X WidthChe ama 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