Cochiti Female Storyteller holding a Child in her Blanket [SOLD]

It is not unusual for pueblo potters to forego signing their work, especially some of the older women, as it is not an accepted practice to seek fame above others.  Many older potters adhere to this philosophy.  Whether that is the reason we see unsigned contemporary pottery is not really known but perhaps it carries some weight. 

This charming Cochiti Pueblo female storyteller figurine clutches her blanket/shawl because she has a baby secured by it on her back.  This is a standard mode of travel with a child.  The face of the female is so serene.  Her cheeks are puffed out slightly and her eyes are open.  She has a relaxed appearance.

Condition: original condition

Recommended Reading: The Pueblo Storyteller: Development of a Figurative Ceramic Tradition by Barbara Babcock

Provenance: from the collection of a resident of New Mexico