A tiny but MIGHTY little Warrior Maiden just cant wait to grow up to be Strong and Brave!
In Pueblo settings, we are taught as children that our Mothers, Sisters, Aunts & Grandmothers are all honored and viewed as pillars of Strength, Honesty, Loyalty and Independence.
They will fiercely fight for what they love & fiercely love what they fight for-FAMILY.
A hand carved Elk Antler Maiden with detailed hair half up/half down symbolic of the Warrior Woman. Her hair bun is inlaid with red Mediterranean coral and adorn with a hand carved Gold Mother of Pearl eagle feather plume secured with Sterling Silver.
Her eyes are inlaid with black Pen Shell and mouth is inlaid with red Mediterranean coral. The necklace is inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, blue Lapis, green Malachite and red Mediterranean coral. She carries a detailed Copper spear in her finely detailed hands including the cuffs of her dress. The hem is inlaid with Sleeping Beauty turquoise and black Jet pigment accents.
The moccasins show the traditional buck skin wraps and inlaid with red Mediterranean coral. Soles are burnished for contrast.
Artist: Ray Tsalate
Signed: Tsalate
About: 1-7/8" Tall by 1" Wide by 3/4" Long
Item# 1772