Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear adding a pop of color

adding a pop of color to the piece and imbuing it with a sense of intrigue

Dimensions: Length: 2 1/4" X Width: 5/16" X Height: 3/4" Purchased

the stone gives the carving a rich and vibrant color that brings the majestic bird to life

Handcrafted by the talented artist Stewart Quandelacy

The use of antler suggests a deep connection to nature

Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear adding a pop of colorChe ama Corn Maiden (A: dow e: washdok'i): In the Zuni Pueblo the three stages of woman are recognized as: Maiden, symbolizing potential Mother, the life giver Grandmother, the wise elder Usually the maiden fetish will be emerging from corn (the corn maiden) or she will have whorls of hair on the side of her head, signifying that she has not had a child. The mother fetish also can be emerging from the corn (the corn mother) and she will have children