Sandra Quandelacy: Tigilite, Olla Maiden Taylor Gia the choice of using a

the choice of using a bear as the design is pretty cool because bears are associated with strength

In Native American tradition

making it a perfect match for the noble and powerful nature of wolves

coral and shell which brings out the beauty of the "corn maiden

This talented artist crafted the ring using sterling silver

Sandra Quandelacy: Tigilite, Olla Maiden Taylor Gia the choice of using aKwan 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