Zuni Artist Resource Team - ZART

Fred Bowannie: Red Jasper, Maiden

The deep red hue of the jasper symbolizes passion, strength, and protection, while the shimmering penn shell eyes seem to follow you wherever you go, their gaze piercing through the veil of time. This exquisite carving is not just a mere object; it is a representation of ancient wisdom and untold stories waiting to be unraveled.

Maiden (kyatsik'i): All types of maidens are part of this collection: Corn Maiden, Grandmother Maiden, Butterfly Maiden, Maiden of Blue Corn, Maiden, etc.

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 fe**sh 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 fe**sh also can be emerging from the corn (the corn mother) and she will have children with her or look pregnant. The grandmother usually has a shawl over her head and no corn represented on her body.

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Daisy Rose Leonard: Picasso/Calcite, Double Mountain Lions

A pair of mountain lions carved side by side, one from patterned Picasso marble and the other from luminous calcite. Both feature silver eyes, adding lifelike detail and character to the carved forms. The contrasting stones highlight the natural beauty and strength of each mountain lion, creating a harmonious and striking display.

Mountain lion (Hokdidasha): is at the top of the food chain and is regarded to be a great hunter and leader. Mountain lion’s presence is usually felt but not seen. Mountain Lion medicine is about setting good examples and boundaries.

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