Native American Pottery Story Teller by Mary & Leonard Trujillo

This Beautiful Cochiti Pueblo Pottery figurine of a Storyteller with 4 babies was handmade by Mary Trujillo of the Cochiti Pueblo. All materials used, clay, paint and the ovens are all local to the Pueblo.

The storyteller reminds us of the importance of sharing with our children about who we are and the traditions of our heritage. Mary studied under Helen Cordero who was featured in the September 1982 issue of the National Geographic as the creator of the storyteller. Marys first storyteller was created in 1980. Excellent condition, no pits, cracks, chips only bottom scuffing from movement on shelves over time.

This piece was made in1991. Signed Mary and Leonard Trujillo, Cochiti Pueblo on bottom. Approximately 6" wide from arm to arm x 7" high. This Storyteller would make a great addition to any Collection.

Babcock, Guy and Doris Monthan list Mary Trujillos story and works in their book The Pueblo Storyteller. A picture is worth a thousand words so take a good look. The item "Native American Pottery Story Teller by Mary & Leonard Trujillo" is in sale since Friday, February 17, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Pottery".

The seller is "frank-dell" and is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This item can be shipped to United States.

Artisan: Mary & Leonard trujillo
Origin: Native American
Tribal Affiliation: Cochiti
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States