Antler Zuni Warrior Maiden Zuni Fetish
Antler Zuni Warrior Maiden Zuni Fetish
Claudia Peina
Artist: Zuni Fetish carver Claudia Peina
Medium: Antler with jet eyes and coral mouth/Turquoise necklace/ jet designs on shawl with turquoise appointments and rain symbols. Turquoise conchos on moccasins/ Sterling silver shield and spear with stamp work pattern on shield/ turquoise appointment in butterfly side of hair
Size: 1 7/8 " H x 3/4" Across x 1/2" Deep
The warrior maiden wears her hair half up and half down. Legend is that the village was being attacked by enemies while her hair was being put into traditional butterfly style. Wanting to help her own villages' warriors, she fled to grab her spear and shield and fight with the warriors to protect and save her village.
The Warrior Maidens are highly revered in the Zuni and Pueblo culture.