Corn Maiden Fetish Carving by Zuni artist Claudia Peina. Carved from Turquoise with Coral and Black Jet 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. The Corn Maiden represents strength, creation, and wisdom.
Approx 1.75" Wide x 2.5" High x .65" Deep