Kateri Q. Sanchez: Labradorite, Corn Maiden Hummingbird Talk about a delightful surprise

Talk about a delightful surprise - each dot adds a pop of color and character

From the textured fur to the expressive facial features

This spider would make such an eye-catching centerpiece or even a unique gift for someone special

from the flowing mane cascading down its neck to the delicate curves of its spiral horn

The addition of turquoise and coral brings a sense of harmony and aesthetic balance to the composition

Kateri Q. Sanchez: Labradorite, Corn Maiden Hummingbird Talk about a delightful surpriseSan chez 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