Corn Maiden Fetish Carving by Zuni artist Vickie Quandelacy. Different Corn Maiden front and back. Carved from Orange Coral with Turquoise, Black Jet and Shell accents.

The Corn Maidens emerged with the Zunis from underworld. After a while, the Corn Maidens and the Zunis became separated, and witches destroyed the Zunis' crops. The twin sons of the Sun Father set out to find the maidens. After a long search they were found and asked to bring corn to the Zuni people, saving the Zuni from starvation. Corn Maiden represents strength, creation, and wisdom.

Approx 1" Wide x 3" Tall x 1" Deep