Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear wooden tongue

wooden tongue

The shell’s natural curvature perfectly suits the animal’s stocky

making it an ideal companion for those seeking tranquility

Quam's use of traditional materials and techniques  demonstrates her innovative approach to stone carving

Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear wooden tongueChe ama 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 fetish 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 fetish also can be emerging from the corn (the corn mother) and she will have children