Charming Corn Maiden Pendant

By Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez, Zuni-Acoma

Animal: Corn Maiden, Material: Lapis Lazuli
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Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez's lapis lazuli Corn-maiden pendant is a darling size at roughly 1 5/8" long including silver bale, 3/4" wide and 1/8" deep. Zuni tradition teaches that long ago Corn Maidens saved the People from famine and drought by nourishing them with sacred corn kernels from their bodies. A gold lip shell face is etched and filled with jet paste, while a nice red coral cabochon is set. Etched stars and a Dragonfly are seen on the other side making this pendant reversible.

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