K'yana:kwe (kyan-nah-kweh) means Water Clan and E'lashdoki (eh-lash-doh-kee) refers to a young girl in the Zuni Language.
As Pueblo people we pray for Rain. Physical rain for the good harvest of our crops. Spiritually we pray for Blessings in abundance like Water.
A graceful young maiden taking part in the Harvest Season festivities.
An Elk Antler Maiden fetish wearing a ceremonial headdress with inlaid Black Jet Dragonfly motifs and perfectly incised hair & bangs.
Her eyes are inlaid with black Pen Shell and red Mediterranean Coral mouth. Necklace strands of inlaid Mediterranean Coral, Kingman turquoise and green Malachite.
Incised gathering details showcases her hands and robe. Her robe has a pattern inlaid with blue Lapis pigment and red Mediterranean Coral. Fringe burnished for contrast.
The belt is inlaid with Red Pipestone pigment and a Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone. The front of her dress is inlaid with Black Jet pigment and accented with red Mediterranean Coral & Sleeping Beauty turquoise stones. The back of her dress is inlaid with green Serpentine and Red Pipestone pigment.
Her moccasins are carved to highlight the traditional leather wraps and inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The soles are burnished for detail.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice 2025 Zuni
About: 2 1/4"T by 7/8"W by 5/8"D
Item# 1671