Jemez Pueblo Pottery Native American CAT STORYTELLER Carol Lucero Gachupin

Jemez Pueblo Pottery Native American CAT STORYTELLER Carol Lucero Gachupin. Very good condition as shown small black spot on back of head as shown.

Originally called "singing mother, " a Storyteller is a clay figurine made by the Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico. A Storyteller sculpture is of any human or animal figure covered with smaller children or animals.

Carol Lucero Gachupin is the daughter of Jemez Pueblo potter Margaret Lucero. She uses traditional pueblo pottery methods, making her own natural clay and pigments.

She is well known for the detailed painting of her storytellers. Pre loved item may show signs of prior ownership.

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