Quandelacy Malachite Corn Maidens

Terrific maiden carving featuring two corn maidens and two girl maidens Hand Carved from a brilliant specimen of malachite with turquoise inlays, blue corn meal at their feet and many incising details, including dragonflies which carry prayers to the Devine. Chad is from one of the most illustrious carving families at Zuni, including his father Stewart Quandelacy who is the creator of the medicine bears with the jagged heartline, which is one of the most famous fetish designs at Zuni. "The Corn Maidens are said to have secretly emerged with the Zunis from their previous existence in the underworld. After a while, the Corn maidens and the Zunis became separated, and witches destroyed the Zunis' crops. The twin sons of the Sun Father set out to find the maidens. After a long search they were found, and the Twins asked them to bring corn back to the Zuni people. So the Corn Maidens returned to save the Zuni from starvation." (from Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis). Order this museum quality carving now and experience the magic of Zuni corn maidens living in your home! 2 1/2" tall- 1" deep- 3/4" thick. 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.