New Illustration: Zuni Maidens

Zuni Maidens
Ink on Bristol Board
2.5x3.5"
©2012 Debi Cady

Inspired by apple coral and gaspeite corn maiden fetish carvings by Claudia Peina. These Zuni maidens wear a tabletta headdress used in ceremonial dances depicting the Corn Maiden, who represents the gift of life given by the Great Spirit. These little maiden carvings always make me smile, I hope they will do the same for you ^-^

This illustration is now available on various items on my stores at Cafe Press, Zazzle, Red Bubble, Artist Rising, and my deviantArt print shop. 

New Illustration: Corn Maidens

Corn Maidens
Ink on Watercolor paper
©2010 Debi Cady

This illustration was inspired by Zuni Corn Maiden fetish necklaces my mom got me from Southwest Indian Foundation. In my mind, the corn maidens in this picture are kind of like little angels, they bless the corn so that it will be good for whoever eats it. But they hide whenever people come near, so you usually can't see them ^-^ 

This illustration is now available on my stores at Cafe Press, Zazzle, Red Bubble, and my deviantArt Print Shop.