Derrick Kaamasee Large Serpentine Corn Maiden Zuni Fetish

Artist:  Zuni Fetish carver Derrick Kaamasee

Medium:  Serpentine Corn Maiden with jet eyes and coral mouth, turquoise necklace and lapis and coral appointments on draping shawl

Size:  4 1/8" H x 1 3/4" Across x 3" Deep

The maidens are highly revered in the Pueblo culture and play a role in their dances and ceremonies!

The Corn Maidens saved the villages' sacred corn from the witches who came to steal it!