Derrick Kaamasee: Fishrock, Corn Maiden Tyrone Poncho This masterpiece is not just

This masterpiece is not just a decorative item but a powerful representation of our relationship with wildlife and our responsibility to protect these incredible animals

creating an inviting visual appeal

from the fine craftsmanship in carving out every curve to the delicate placement of the arrowhead bundle on its back

evoking a sense of awe and reverence for the untamed spirit that resides within both nature and ourselves

The serpentine stone embodies the nurturing spirit of Mother Earth

Derrick Kaamasee: Fishrock, Corn Maiden Tyrone Poncho This masterpiece is not justKaa ma see 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