Labradorite Corn Maiden - Carved inlaid Mother of Pearl and Coral Maiden by Kateri Sanchez natural textures

natural textures

with attention to rhythm

he or she is given a perfect ear of corn that's been blessed and is kept with the baby for protection

These are just a few examples but because corn is so important to the Zuni people

A half pan of artist grade

Labradorite Corn Maiden - Carved inlaid Mother of Pearl and Coral Maiden by Kateri Sanchez natural texturesA lovely large solid piece of Labradorite has been hand carved by Zuni artist Kateri Sanchez into a glowing Corn Maiden. She is ribboned with beautiful rolling flashes of gold, teal, copper and deep blue light, and has beautiful depth and fire. Her traditional shawl has been lovingly carved with crushed jet stars. No detail has been spared down to the tiny fringe that drapes gracefully from her shawl. A tiny handmade Coral cabochon is inlaid at her