Caroline Fragua Gachupin Jemez Pueblo 8 Inch Storyteller Mother and Child
Beautiful Storyteller Mother and Child handcrafted by Caroline Fragua Gachupin Jemez Pueblo 8 inches tall x 4 inches wide (see dollar bill photo for perspective) Singing mother holding pueblo bowl and blanket Turquoise cabochon accent on her painted necklace Smiling child hiding behind her long skirt Pre-owned but in perfect condition; slight shelf scuffing on bottom; see photos. Gachupin is an acclaimed potter from Jemez Pueblo known for her traditional and contemporary Storyteller figures. She is from a famed family of Jemez artists and her siblings include potter Glendora Fragua and sculptor Clifford Fragua.
Gachupin uses traditional pottery methods passed down through the generations, first making her own natural clay and pigments, then molding and painting her figures by hand, and finally firing outdoors. I have several very nice pieces of Native American pueblo pottery listed.The item "Caroline Fragua Gachupin Jemez Pueblo 8 Inch Storyteller Mother and Child" is in sale since Sunday, September 25, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Pottery". The seller is "shoppb1" and is located in Salado, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Artisan: Caroline Fragua Gachupin
- Origin: New Mexico
- Tribal Affiliation: Jemez Pueblo
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States