This carving of a "tabilta" maiden is made by Todd Westika from boulder opal. Boulder opal comes from Australia, and while there are some slight veins of opalescence in this piece, it is mostly matrix. Boulder opal is a very dense material and not easily inlaid. Even so, Todd has inlaid a necklace of lab opal and the eyes and mouth of the maiden are inlaid of silver.

The maiden wears a robe, and her body is carved to appear like corn. She wears a "tablita" on her head which is a decorative headdress that ceremonial dancers wear.

The carving is signed on the bottom. This carving was purchased from Todd in Zuni in 2001.

No.: 20017 | SOLD

Price: $65.

Zuni Carver: Todd Westika

Item: Tablita Maiden

Material: Boulder Opal

Dimensions: 9/16"L x 2 1/2"T x 1"W

Signed: Yes

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