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Carl Etsate
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Zuni Pueblo tradition says that during the old-days Corn-Maidens saved The People from famine and drought by nourishing them with the sacred corn kernels from their bodies. Remembering the beauty of this teaching comes in the form of a Corn Maiden fetish pendant by Carl Etsate. Gracefully shaped from iridescent abalone with a shimmering rainbow sheen, measurements are about 3 1/4" long including silver bale and 1/2" wide. Eyes are from inlaid turquoise and a red coral inlay represents a voice of wisdom. Further inlay accents include jet, turquoise and more red coral.
Two Tablita Corn-Maidens make offerings of Corn. Inside a tiny carved bowl from jet, the harvest's bounty is shown with crushed turquoise, carved coral and shell pieces. The Maiden's faces are inlaid with either jet or turquoise, while red coral inlays represent voices. They are carved from either Picasso marble or iridescent abalone. Dimensions in their entirety including the lovely sandstone base are about 2 1/2" tall, 1 5/8" wide and 1 1/8" deep, by Carl Etsate.