Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear adding a pop of color

adding a pop of color to the piece and imbuing it with a sense of intrigue

making it an ideal companion for those seeking tranquility

Every curve and contour of the bobcat's form is expertly captured in the swirling patterns of the ricolite

smooth texture and subtle grain—like a relic shaped by both nature and human hands

the stone gives the carving a rich and vibrant color that brings the majestic bird to life

Vivella Cheama: Green Serpentine, Maiden Sold Bear adding a pop of colorChe 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