{"title":"Maiden","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antler-mother-pendant-necklace-with-faceted-lapis-lazuli-beads","title":"Antler \"Mother\" Pendant Necklace With Faceted Lapis Lazuli Beads","description":"Ray Tsalate's nurturing \"Mother\" figurine has been honorably carved from antler in her natural and perhaps expecting state. Traditional whorls of hair and bangs have been intricately incised and she exudes maternal wisdom as the life-giver. A myriad of faceted and sparkling lapis lazuli beads are strung along with two golden beads. Beautifully worked sterling silver findings and a toggle closure are fine details of this approximately 24\" long museum-quality and important necklace. The Zuni mother pendant portion measures approximately 2 1\/2\" long and 3\/4\" wide.","brand":"Ray Tsalate","offers":[{"title":"Mother \/ Antler","offer_id":39943829258325,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/RayTsalattie-antler-faceted-lapis-Mother-necklacev4.jpg?v=1663951677"},{"product_id":"sugar-daddy-travertine-maiden","title":"Sugar Daddy Travertine Maiden","description":"Indigenous stones and minerals gathered at locations in Zuni Pueblo are not only gorgeous but they have a special feeling to them. Fred Bowannie, Jr.'s Zuni maiden has been smoothly sculpted from sugar daddy travertine found locally. The natural candy-like luster is stunning while this approximately 2 1\/4\" tall, 5\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" deep turquoise-featured maiden conveys confidence and feminine power.","brand":"Fred Bowannie Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Maiden \/ Sugar Daddy Travertine","offer_id":40520521711701,"sku":"","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/FBowannie-Sugar-Daddy-trav-maiden.jpg?v=1768407155"},{"product_id":"anasazi-traveller","title":"\"Anasazi Traveller\"","description":"Dylan Poblano is a uniquely expressive artist who studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. He descends from Zuni Pueblo carving great Leo Poblano. \"Anasazi Traveller\" is a dynamic hand-fabricated sterling silver sculpture that's only 2 3\/4\" tall, 7\/8\" wide and 7\/8\" deep but holds so much meaning. The Anasazi were ancient ancestral Puebloans whose descendants are Pueblo and Hopi Peoples. Wearing a traditional headdress called a tablita, adorned with rays of intersecting lines and presented on a star-shaped base, perhaps \"Anasazi Traveller\" represents the many pathways of innate knowledge Indigenous ones have and want to share. Signed by the artist.","brand":"Dylan Poblano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40665133056085,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DPoblano-SS-_AnasaziTraveler_v4.jpg?v=1691790592"},{"product_id":"crocheted-zuni-olla-maiden-doll","title":"Crocheted Zuni Olla Maiden Doll","description":"\u003cp\u003eBobbie Natewa has been a wonderful fetish carver in the past. She's also a wonderful crochet artist. Her latest offering is a colorful Zuni Olla Maiden doll skillfully hand-crocheted from soft acrylic yarn, dressed and ready for all the doings. In real life, Olla Maidens skillfully balance pottery jars a top their heads, dancing in grace and tradition. No detail was spared. A dress called a manta is secured by a sash belt. A pretty knitted pink and white blouse has sweet ruffled sleeves. A cape bears blossoms accompanied by Bobbie's initials. Hair is traditionally styled. Generously adorned with miniature costume jewelry like earrings, a naja or crescent necklace, bracelets and rings, she also comes with a complimentary display stand. A wonderful collectible treasure. About 20\" tall, 15\" wide and 6\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bobbie Natewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40931372957781,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BobbieNatewa-zuni-Olla-Maiden-dollv4.jpg?v=1732039963"},{"product_id":"harvest-season-corn-maiden-1","title":"Harvest Season Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe harvest season comes to the Pueblo late summer. Cody Chavez's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e represents the bounty and sacred importance of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni) and other Indigenous societies, growing corn is a sustenance crop called the Mother because it’s cultivated from Mother Earth. Carved from serpentine with dimensional layers of toffee-hued goodness, measurements of Corn Maiden are approximately 2 3\/8\" tall, 5\/8\" wide and 1 3\/8\" deep. Assured eyes and accent inlays are from turquoise. A Zuni Sunface symbol from inlaid coral, jet and turquoise represents a balance of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cody Chavez","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Serpentine","offer_id":41662484021333,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CChavez-serp-corn-maiden3_9932b2fd-3922-4e67-b5fc-51ce51be521a.jpg?v=1756326115"},{"product_id":"olla-maiden-2","title":"Olla Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuni Olla Maidens are one of the most renowned dance groups in New Mexico. The members dance with fragile pottery jars or ollas, balanced on the top of their heads. Traditionally ollas would be used to transport all kinds of things including sacred \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e meal or life-giving water. Burt Awelagte's Olla Maiden is carved from a matrix-rich turquoise. The sculpted jar is from another gorgeous variety of turquoise, permanently attached to the Olla Maiden. Facial features are from clean jet inlays. An offering necklace has moonstone and turquoise beads. Dimensions including the lovely angelite base are approximately 4 3\/8\" tall, 1 5\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burt Awelagte","offers":[{"title":"Olla Maiden \/ Turquoise","offer_id":41701507825749,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BAwelagte-turquoise-olla-maiden2.jpg?v=1757696407"},{"product_id":"corn-maidens-labradorescence","title":"Corn Maiden's Labradorescence","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the mineral labradorite is moved to and fro in the light, flashes of blue, green, yellow, orange and even purple hues dance. This is a result of a complex interaction of light reflection, diffraction and interference known as labradorescence. Dee Edaakie's powerful \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from a labradorite with stunning blue fire. An overlaid face is from turquoise, lapis lazuli, onyx and red coral. The lapis and blue fire in the labradorite go hand in hand. An inlaid necklace is from coral and turquoise. About 1 7\/8\" tall, 3\/4\" wide and 1 5\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Labradorite","offer_id":41810549112917,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-labradorite-corn-maiden.jpg?v=1761689069"},{"product_id":"ethereal-corn-maiden","title":"Ethereal Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eDee Edaakie's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn-Maiden's\u003c\/a\u003e otherworldly presence evokes awe and inspiration. Sculpted from onyx, fabulous facial features are from pink mussel shell, turquoise, mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli inlays. Her \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e body is etched and decorated with coral and pen shell inlays. The onyx feels nice to the touch. About 1 7\/8\" tall, 1 1\/2\" wide and 7\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Onyx","offer_id":41845357576277,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-onyx-corn-maiden.jpg?v=1762384421"},{"product_id":"tablita-maiden-unity","title":"Tablita Maiden Unity","description":"\u003cp\u003eLand, water and sky are relatives for Troy Sice's antler Tablita Maiden who connects with the Zuni horizon and offers prayers. She understands the interconnectedness as one living family on Mother Earth. The small artwork is colorfully detailed with red coral, lapis lazuli and turquoise pieces, plus pipestone and jet paste. Dimensions of this small Zuni Maiden are about 1 5\/8\" tall, 1\/2\" wide and 3\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troy Sice","offers":[{"title":"Tablita Maiden \/ Antler","offer_id":42277399134293,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/TSice-antler-tablita-maiden5_0b2e8d80-db58-4821-97f5-c977592b751a.jpg?v=1774369414"},{"product_id":"timeless-corn-maiden-1","title":"Timeless Corn Maiden","description":"A \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e carved from an orthoceras marble stands timeless. The gorgeous stone encases ancient fossils complimented by sgraffito-etched star and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/dragonfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e elements. The sterling silver-eyed Corn Maiden wears a necklace from small turquoise stones elegantly inlaid above an incised \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e body. About 4 5\/8\" tall, 1 3\/4\" wide and 1\/2\" deep, by Todd Westika who has been carving since 1990.","brand":"Todd Westika","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Orthoceras","offer_id":42441188802645,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/TWestika-orthoceras-corn-maiden3.jpg?v=1777474812"},{"product_id":"giving-thanks-corn-maidens","title":"Giving Thanks Corn Maidens","description":"Tablita \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e dons a traditional headdress that's accented with pipestone paste as she and her Corn Maiden sister give thanks for the agricultural cycles and other blessings. Bodily \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e kernels are incised and decorated with colorful coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise and pen shell pieces. Their discerning spirits and voices of wisdom are conveyed from jet paste eyes and red coral inlays. Approximately 1 7\/8\" tall, 1 3\/8\" wide and 1\/2\" deep, lovingly sculpted from antler by Troy Sice.","brand":"Troy Sice","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Antler","offer_id":42493407821909,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/TSice-antler-corn-maidens2.jpg?v=1778620509"},{"product_id":"heartfelt-corn-maiden-sisters","title":"Heartfelt Corn Maiden Sisters","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlways together, two \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eCorn-Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e sisters are carved from magical labradorite in the shape of a heart. Soothing faces are from overlaid iridescent gold lip shell, etched and filled with jet paste. Pretty red coral inlays and incised \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e bodies, as well as stars decorate this approximately 1 3\/4\" tall, 2 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" deep enchanted carving representing heartfelt unity by Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez, Zuni-Acoma","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Labradorite","offer_id":42520562925653,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KQuandelacy-labradorite-corn-maidens2.jpg?v=1779406113"},{"product_id":"hopi-corn-maiden","title":"Hopi Corn Maiden","description":"Kelly Koruh's zebra stone carving honors Hopi Corn Maiden who nourishes The People with a bountiful harvest. The etched areas represent \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e kernels, while the traditional whorled hairstyle signifies \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e hasn't had a child. Colorful eyes are from sky blue turquoise inlays. About 2 3\/4\" tall, 3\/4\" wide and 5\/8\" deep.","brand":"Kelly Koruh, Zuni-Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Zebra Stone","offer_id":42534692028501,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KKoruh-zebra-stone-hopi-corn-maidenv3.jpg?v=1779904060"},{"product_id":"double-sided-corn-maidens-harvest","title":"Double-Sided Corn Maidens \u0026 Harvest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bountiful \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e harvest is underway thanks to \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maiden's\u003c\/a\u003e generous sustenance that ensures no one will go without. Sculpted from one lovely fish rock serpentine specimen, Cheryl Beyuka's stunning piece is double-sided. The Corn Maiden's pot is filled with delicious ears of ripe corn carved from apple coral, turquoise and mother-of-pearl. Facial features are from jet inlays, while little necklaces are set with more jet and turquoise inlays. Blankets or shawls have incised designs centered with turquoise, jet and apple coral. Dimensions of this honoring work are about 3 3\/4\" tall, 3\" wide and 1 1\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheryl Beyuka","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Fish Rock Serpentine","offer_id":42535467483221,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CBeyuka-fishrock-maiden_pair.jpg?v=1779912920"},{"product_id":"sunface-corn-maiden","title":"Sunface Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zuni Sunface is a traditional design symbolizing a balance of the elements as seen in Danette Laate's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e. It's made from coral, jet and turquoise. She's carved from a desert-hued and naturally layered onyx, while facial features are set with turquoise and jet. Whorled hair is gorgeously incised and lobes are adorned with turquoise inlays. A \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e leaf blade is etched and inlaid with a turquoise accent on the reverse side. Approximately 2 1\/8\" tall, 1\" wide and 5\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Onyx","offer_id":42539538284629,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-maiden.jpg?v=1779986891"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/animal-maiden\/material-zebra-stone.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}