Kateri Q. Sanchez: Labradorite, Corn Maiden Hummingbird Serpentine stone has been used

Serpentine stone has been used for centuries for its healing properties and spiritual meaning

providing a vivid pop against the opulent white backdrop

From the textured fur to the expressive facial features

having this bear nearby can bring about a sense of calmness and serenity to any space it graces

from the flowing mane cascading down its neck to the delicate curves of its spiral horn

Kateri Q. Sanchez: Labradorite, Corn Maiden Hummingbird Serpentine stone has been usedSan chez 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