Claudia Peina Zuni Fetish Apple Coral Warrior Maiden

Artist:  Zuni Fetish carver Claudia Peina

Medium:  Beautiful Gemstone Apple Coral  with Jet eyes and turquoise mouth/ turquoise necklace/Fancy jet designs on shawl with jet and coral appointments.  Turquoise conchos on moccasins.  Butterfly Maiden hairdo 1/2 up and 1/2 down/ Fancy Sterling silver shield and spear

Size:  3 3/8" H x 1 3/8" Across x 5/8" Deep

The Warrior Maiden is a young Maiden whose village came under attack by an enemy tribe while she was getting her hair done for a ceremony.  Wanting to help the men of the village fight the enemies off, she fled and grabbed her shield and spear! She is known for her hair half up and half down.

Elegant and fancy Maiden! The Maidens are highly revered in the Zuni and Pueblo culture.  Beautiful and Collectible!