A young girl dressed for the Social Dances- a time for the community to come together and give thanks for the countless blessings we have received. During this time we socialize and interact with one another thus keeping an open line of communication between community and family members alike, linking the amendable Youth to the vast knowledge of the Elders.
A hand carved Elk Antler, Zuni Social Dancer Maiden with a sleek traditional hair bun and elaborate Zuni regalia. Her eyes are inlaid with Black Pen Shell and her mouth is inlaid with red Mediterranean Coral.
Her necklaces are inlaid with red Mediterranean Coral and Sleeping Beauty. The front of her dress shows an inlaid dragonfly motif of Red Pipestone pigment with detailed folds of her robe and carved hands. Her belt is inlaid with green Serpentine pigment and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
She wears an apron with cross hatch lace detail, Red Pipestone pigment and flower motif inlay of red Mediterranean Coral with Lapis center. Her traditional embroidered cape is inlaid with flowers of red Mediterranean Coral with Kingman Turquoise centers and incised ribbon detail on the hem. The hem of her dress is finished blue Lapis pigment.
Her moccasins are carved to showcase her traditional white leather leg wraps and inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise. The soles are burnished for contrast.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice 2025 Zuni
About: 3"T by 1 1/4"W by 3/4"L
Item# 1663